July 17, 2025

Dunn Dental Clinic Reaches Construction Milestone With Topping Out Ceremony

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND,Texas — The 59th Medical Wing celebrated a major milestone in the construction of the new Dunn Dental Clinic with a topping-out ceremony July 16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The $88 million facility will enhance dental care and training for Airmen, featuring state-of-the-art equipment, expanded capacity, and improved patient flow.

Feb. 12, 2025

Lt. Col. J. Brett Ryan earns Arthur S. Flemming Award for contributions to dental research

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. J. Brett Ryan, recipient of the Arthur S. Flemming Award, is recognized for his leadership in military dental research and innovation. His work enhances operational readiness and advances oral health care for service members.

Sept. 9, 2024

Training Tomorrow's Dental Leaders: Inside the Air Force Oral Hygiene Course

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Air Force Oral Hygiene Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is a unique training program designed to develop future oral preventive assistants.

July 13, 2023

59th Dental Group changes command

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Department of Defense’s largest dental service welcomed a new commander during the 59th Dental

Aug. 16, 2022

Going the extra mile to see your smile

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Mobile Dental Units (MDUs) go the extra mile in promoting the medical readiness of the fleet by bringing dental care to the warfighter. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Pearl Harbor’s (NMRTC PH) dental clinic on wheels administers dental exams to Sailors pier-side three times a week in support of ensuring a medically ready force.