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Blackanthem Military News
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Mar 20, 2010 - 5:39:42 PM |
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| Iraqi Army 2nd Lt. Ashraf Ali, a dentist with 7th Iraqi Army Division, inspects a patient during the first cooperative dental engagement in Kabani, Aug. 29. Marines and Sailors with the 1st Marine Logistics Group partnered with IA Soldiers to bring dental supplies and dental care to the village. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler B. Barstow) |
KABANI, Iraq - Citizens of Kabani were treated to the first cooperative dental engagement hosted by the Iraqi Army and the 1st Marine Logistics Group in Kabani, Aug. 29.
Both Navy and IA dentists combined forces to treat more than 100 children and adults from the village.
The relationship Marines share with the villagers keeps coalition forces coming back to continue their support. Each time, more and more assistance is provided by the IA, who now handles most of the security and screening of the events. With the addition of IA 2nd Lt. Ashraf Ali, a dentist with 7th IA Div., their presence and assistance to the villagers is more noticeable.
"It was a busy day," said Ashraf, who normally sees about 12 people a day at his clinic. "It was very interesting and I am very glad to do it. All of the equipment and facilities presented here gave us no problems," he said.
The dentists examined patients all morning, pointing out cavities and other problems as well as teaching good dental hygiene. Floss, tooth paste, brushes and other supplies were on hand to distribute to the villagers.
With successful operations like the first CDE, it's only a matter of time before the Iraqis are in complete control of caring for their own.
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| Iraqi Army 2nd Lt. Ashraf Ali, a dentist with 7th Iraqi Army Division, inspects a patient during the first cooperative dental engagement in Kabani, Aug. 29. Marines and Sailors with the 1st Marine Logistics Group partnered with IA Soldiers to bring dental supplies and dental care to the village. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler B. Barstow) |
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| HM3 Genevieve T. Narkis assists Iraqi Army 2nd Lt. Ashraf Ali, a dentist with 7th Iraqi Army Division, during the first cooperative dental engagement in Kabani, Aug. 29. Narkis, a 28-year-old from Brookfield, Ill., said she was glad to assist the Iraqi dentist with his examinations. "It's a good way to show them what we know works well and I hope it works well for them." She was also impressed with the relationship the villagers share with the Marines. "We'd open the door and kids are running around saying 'hello.' It's a good feeling." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler B. Barstow) |
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