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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rosa Duran, center, and Philippine army 2nd Lt. Josephine Martinez, right, teach dental hygiene to children and their families during a medical and dental project in Maguindanao, Philippines, June 3, 2010. Duran is a dental technician temporarily assigned to Joint Special Operations Task Force Philippines.

DENTAL DRILLS

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rosa Duran, center, and Philippine army 2nd Lt. Josephine Martinez, right, teach dental hygiene to children and their families during a medical and dental project in Maguindanao, Philippines, June 3, 2010. Duran is a dental technician temporarily assigned to Joint Special Operations Task Force Philippines.

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