The White Falcon - 23.01.1976, Blaðsíða 2

White Falcon
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Dental neglect
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Do you know what the word "plaque"
means to your dental health? If not,
you had better become familiar with it.
The reason is simple. The identifica-
tion and understanding of plaque ranks
as one of the most important dental dis-
coveries ever made.
Simply speaking, plaque is a sticky,
colorless, nearly transparent bacterial
film which continuously forms on your
teeth. If tooth decay and gum disease
were compared to the old-time melodrama,
then the role of the villain would have
to be given to plaque. Bacteria thrive
in the sticky film that builds up con-
stantly on teeth and gums.
It follows then that to control the
diseases you must control the bacterial
plaque.
Is it any wonder then why dentists
place so much emphasis on controlling
plaque, why they have developed new me-
thods for detecting it and why dental
researchers are busily exploring ways of
preventing plaque buildup in the hope of
stopping cavities and gum disease.
Most people know by now that their
mouths contain millions, even billions
of bacteria. This is natural.
There are many different kinds of
bacteria, and many of them are helpful
and needed for bodily functions. But
scientists have recently identified the
streptococci family of bacteria as pro-
bably playing a major role in tooth de-
cay.
The proper control of the plaque in
which these harmful bacteria thrive is
not accidental, it must be learned.
Usual or conventional brushing techni-
ques are not too effective against pla-
que. Neither does periodic professional
cleaning in the dentist's office hold
the answer since the plaque re-forms the
very next day.
The only person who can remove plaque
thoroughly on a daily basis is you. It
requires the teamwork of vou and your
dentist to keep your mouth «free from di-
sease.
The responsibilities of the Datient
were spelled out recently at a confer-
ence of general dentist, dental special-
ists, health educators and research
workers at the American Dental Associa-
tion headquarters. They said:
To help prevent dental decay and gum
disease, bacterial plaque should be re-
moved from all tooth surfaces a minimum
of once a day. To do this thoroughly,
use of dental floss and a toothbrush are
necessary. For some people, more fre-
quent plaque removal may be recommended
by their dentists. Children and decay-
prone adults should regularly use a
fluoride toothpaste in addition to
drinking fluoridated water. The intake
of sweets, particularly sweet snacks,
should be limited.
The specific techniques of control-
ling bacterial plaque deserve greater
examination. In the next several columns
we will look at the newer methods of
keeping your teeth clean and decreasing
your risk of getting cavities and gum
diseases.
White
COMMANDING OFFICER
Capt. John R. Farrell
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
JOCS James A. Johnston
INFORMATION CHIEF
JOC Jerry L. Babb
EDITOR
J01 John H. Wood
STAFF
* aicon PH2 Ron D. Litaker
J03 Glenna L. Houston
JOSN Carey J. Rothrock
White Falcon is published Fridays
in accordance with SECNAVINST 5720.44
for distribution to U.S. military
personnel, Naval Station, Keflavik,
Iceland, and their dependents, and to
military and civilian employees of the
Iceland Defense Force and their fatni
lies. It is printed in the Naval Sta-
tion Print Shop from appropriated
funds in accordance with NAVEXOS P-35.
The opinions and statements made here'
in are not to be construed as official
views of the Department of Defense or
the U.S. Government. News items,
questions, suggestions, and comments
may be submitted by calling 7409/5125/
4195 or by visiting AFRTS, bldg. T-44.
CHANGE OF COMMAND—Capt. Walter J. Kraus made his final barracks inspection last
week prior to releasing his NAVCOMMSTA command responsibilities to Capt. Ralph L.
Spaulding. RMCM Paul Dillon accompanied the command team on the inspection.
(Photo by RM3 Ed Paige)
nVROUM> the
Zbdomumand
Clubs
This weekend at the Midnight Sun
Club, "Universal Language", the State-
side soul band plays Friday from 9 p.m.
to 1 a.m. Don't forget that Friday is
also steak night at the Sun.
On Saturday, dance to the Icelandic
/English Disco from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
During the week, Navex Bingo begins
at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Thursday is
"bring your boss" night.
*****
"Mexico" is the band at the Top of
the Rock Club on Friday. They will play
from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The dining room
special is German food.
On Saturday, "Nomad" plays from 9
p.m. to 1 a.m. The dining room special
is steak specially prepared in beer.
Sunday, "Universal Language" plays
from 8 to midnight, with mixed grill as
the dining room special.
During the week, "Universal Language"
plays from 8 to midnight Monday for the
last time. Tuesday is Bingo night which
begins at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, a new
band from the States will be bringing
you Country & Western music.
*****
At the CPO Club, "Opus" plays from 9
p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday. Saturday
night is Steak night.
*****
"Nomad" plays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
on Friday at the Officers' Club.
During the week, vienner schnitzel is
the special in the Casual bar on Tuesday
from 7 to 10 p.m. On Wednesday, the
Casual Bar special is steak from 7 to 10
p.m.
*****
Remember all the clubs have movies
all during the week and on the weekend.
Check the White FalGon Entertainment
spot for titles and times.
Congratulations to the persons pro-
moted this month from the August Navy-
wide exams!
PHC Schlappich and EMC Warren were
promoted to CPOs on Jan. 16 Also, pro-
moted in December but just initiated is
ATC Fathke.
Also promoted on Jan. 16: to E-6:
AME1 Gale; to E-5:AC2 Clancy, UT2 Skaggs
to E-4:HT3 Behmes, MS3 Hooper, LI3
McAdams, PN3 Rankin and MS3 Sadsad.
The ward
January has been a busy month at the
hospital.
RM2 and Mrs. William M. Rehs became
the parents of Michelle Ann on Jan. 7.
Paul Christopher arrived on Jan. 10
to Lt. and Mrs. John C. Rinaldo.
Shane Allen arrived on Jan. 12 to
parents Sgt. and Mrs. Berkley Allen
Reynolds.
On Jan. 13, Ens. and Mrs. James W.
Dyer became the parents of Rebekah Jane.
On Jan. 17, RM3 and Mrs. George
Nussberger became the parents of Debra
Corine.
And SSgt. and Mrs. Sylvester
Fourroux, Jr. became the parents of
Anne Marie on Jan. 18.
Hail and Bless
Winter Wonderland will be the theme
for the CPO Wives "Hail and Bless" to be
held Jan. 30 at the CPO Club.
The purpose is to give new members a
warm welcome and say farewell to the
ones leaving.
Cocktails will begin at 6:30 p.m.
with dinner to be served at 7:30 p.m.
All reservations or cancellations can
be made prior to noon Monday by calling
Sally Bedford ext. 7661 or Marlene Lucky
ext. 7662.
JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC, Magnus E. Halldorsson is the first person to com-
plete the newly accredited apprenticeship program with the Defense Force. The
program took four years for completion and the trade license he received is valid
in Iceland and honored in Scandanavia and many other countries.
(Photo by PH2 Ron Litaker)
Dress right
There have been instances where
military members in leave/liberty sta-
tus are attempting to process through
military air terminals in Summer/Win-
ter working uniforms or dungarees in
violation of Uniform Regulations 1975.
While traveling on leave, liberty,
TAD, transfer, etc., the Service Dress
Blue uniform is normally worn as the
standard travel uniform during any
season of the year.
Tropical White Long and Summer Blue
may be worn as travel uniforms if
authorized for the specific area of
travel; otherwise the Service Dress
Blue uniform will be worn. An excep-
tion would be written orders which
authorize the wearing of civilian
clothes in proper performance of duty.
Air terminals will continue to deny
air travel to members who are not in
appropriate uniform.
'Book ’em'
"You and the Law Overseas," a new
handbook designed to assist military
personnel in understanding their legal
status while serving in foreign coun-
tries, is being distributed by DOD to
all military commands, including Navy
ships and stations.
The pamphlet contains a concise ex-
planation of NATO and non-NATO coun-
tries' status of forces agreements,
including information on criminal
jurisdiction, the rights of the accus-
ed, payment of legal expenses and
fines, double jeopardy and confinement
in foreign prisons.
In addition to information for
military personnel, the handbook out-
lines the legal status of military
dependents and DOD civilian employees
and their dependents.
Additional copies may be obtained
from the Naval Publications and Forms
Center (order NAVEDTRA 46407).
Rating exams
February is the month for the semi-
annual Navy-wide advancement exams for
paygrades E-4 through E-6.
The exams will be held at the Mid-
night Sun Club at 7:30 a.m. according
to the following schedule:
P03 exams—Tuesday, Feb. 3.
P02 exams—Thursday, Feb. 5.
P01 exams—Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Personnel should report to the Mid-
night Sun Club in the uniform of the
day. Personnel will be prompt. No
coffee will be served this year, so
you may bring a thermos of coffee with
you.
Worksheets may be signed at the
Naval Station Personnel Office (Bldg.
752) until the day prior to the exam.
The monthly advancement examination
for paygrade E-3 will be held on Fri-
day, Feb. 13, at 7:30 a.m. at the Mid-
night Sun Club.
Persons planning to participate
should have all requirements, includ-
ing departmental recommendations, in
the personnel office not later than
Feb. 9.
For further information on any
exam, contact PN2 Bob Robida at Ext.
2117 or 2118.
Choce duty
Air Force officers will soon have a
new overseas volunteer program avail-
able to them. Eligible personnel will
have selection priority to the country
of their choice, when they agree to
serve an accompanied tour plus an
additional tour of 12 months. The
program applies to officers currently
in CONUS and those serving overseas
who desire to serve a consecutive
overseas tour.
Because of severe funding limita-
tions and the overall emphasis on
delaying PCS moves, all commanders
have been asked to give full support
to this new overseas volunteer pro-
gram.