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A sailor brushes the teeth on a plastic model of a set of teeth in front of three children, one of whom brushes their own teeth.

Dental Disciples

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Leianna Adame, a dental technician assigned to Task Force Koa Moana 23, shows children how to properly brush their teeth in Koror, Palau, Aug. 24, 2023. The task force deployed to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners.

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