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A Navy dentist talks to a student before conducting a dental screening.

Dental Discussion

Navy Lt. Sally Claassen, a general dentist, talks to a student before conducting a dental screening at an elementary school at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Feb. 14, 2018. Claassen is assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka. The screening is part of an initiative during which the ship's dental personnel go to schools on base to stress the importance of oral healthcare and good nutrition. Navy photo by Tim Jensen

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