Missouri (BB 63) - Naval Cruise Book

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At far left, Shellback Lt. Thomas, Lt. Rowen and GMGC Moran oversee Wogs ET1 Mortensen. SN Boehmer. ET3 Bugaj. ET3 Angelico. ET3 Beattie and ET3 Gray. Then BMSN Dumangas and GMGSN Roberts prepare to enter the chok- ing garbage chute so that they can then eat from the special serving platter as other Wogs did that day. Dessert was a kiss to the Royal Baby FCC Criswell. At right. His Royal Highness King Nep- tunus Rex (BMCM Davidson) reigns over the day in purple finery. The patience of the Wogs was tested while they rested on line for a final wash which brings a smile of relief to Chaplain Smith — finally, a happy Golden Shellback!

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Whether moored in Long Beach or transiting the Indian Ocean, the Dental Department is a ready group of profes- sionals able to provide routine as well as emergency dentistry service to the crew on a daily basis. The five dental technicians and two dental officers who make up the depart- ment keep a busy schedule with sick call, X-rays, emergency treatment, cleanings, treatment for dental diseases and injuries. Underway, the staff aver- Den tal Department ages seeing 500 patients monthly. Additionally, the dental staff has the capability to provide operative dentist- ry (fillings), endodontics (root canals), periodontics (gums and supporting structures), oral surgery (extractions), removable prosthodontics (dentures, partials), fixed prosthodontics (crown and bridge), and preventive dentistry (cleanings and oral hygiene instruc- tion). This, of course, does not include the daily shipboard duties which have to be performed such as cleaning of spaces, sterilization of instruments, training, record keeping, and so on. While the major emphasis is dental readiness, the Dental Department aug- ments the Medical Department during general quarters. The dental officers and staff help man battle dressing sta- tions to assist medical officers and hos- pital corpsmen.