Leyte (CVA 32) - Naval Cruise Book

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DENTAL THE' DENTAL DEPARTMENT, although small in number, IS a giant in efliciency. The department is headed by Commander F- Hodge, DC, USN, and is comprised of two officers and six enlisted men. They are rightfully proud of their unbroken record Of. 4.-0 ratings compiled during many months of personnel, ad- ministrative, and material inspections. I Contained in the immaculate, brightly illuminated, air-condi- tloned dental space is the most modern dental equipment avail- able at the present time. Complicated oral reconstructive proce- dures are carried out speedily with relatively little discomfort to the patient. y ' Maintaining the oral health of nearly three thousand men is no Slmple task, but with complete cooperation between officers and fedinicians, the waiting list for dental appointments is kept to H minimum. Rewnrly, the senior member of a dental inspecting team com- ilenffid, The Leyte has the best dental department of any ship oat. 191

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Little of traditional Turkish customs remains in Izmir. Turkish fishing boa? bear resegnflplapce to 1 She is a modern city of parks and thoroughfares. clipper ships of Tur eys anclen 66. One of Izmir's many minarets. Hunting Enthusiasts were afforded the opportunity of participating in a boar hunt at Izmir. Furniture Maker provides speedy delivery of merchandise. TURKEY'S second largest city is a great disappointment to the visitor if he expects to find any of the mystic charm so often asso- ciated with this country. Izmir is a large, and for the most part, modern city. I-Ier his- tory begins with the early de- velopment of the Mediterranean area. Called Smyrna by the Aeolians, she was occupied by these people in 403 B. C. and was transformed into a Greek city of some consequence. Izmir is one of the seven cities of the world claiming to be the birthplace of Homer, the ancient poet whose Iliad has long been famous as a classic of literature.

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D Dlvlslolsl Upper Left: Members of the Dental Department. Front row: B. K. Carter, DTCA3 LTJG R. Zimmerman, DC, USNRg LTJG R. B. Williams, DC, USNRQ CDR F. G. Hodge, DC, USN. Back row: S. A. Heiser, DNg J. P. Seiler, DT33 H. XV. Brandt, DN, W. J. Foster, SN, F. R. Carter, SN. Upper Right: Dr. Williams observes removal of an impacted wis- dom tooth by Dr. Zimmerman. This is often a complex surgical operation requiring a great deal of time. Lower Left: Oral Prophylaxis technique is demonstrated by Brandt. Foster and Heiser observe the importance of cleanliness during a dental operation. Center: CDR. F. G. Hodge explains CX-ray finding to Drs. Zim- merman and Williams. X-ray plays a large and important part in the practice of modern dentistry. Lower Right: Chief Carter and CDR Hodge check supplies in the dental supply room. Enough materials are carried in this room to operate the department for a full year. 192