April 13, 2013

Vol. 2 Issue 8

The Dental Department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) implemented new, state of the art equipment April 4.

The Swiss-made equipment is a marked improvement over the previous methods for treating the most common procedures.

“The new equipment is used for removing teeth impacted in the jaw, like wisdom teeth, and placing

dental implants,” said Lt. Cmdr. Sarah Lawson, Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon aboard Nimitz. “Previously, we used a one-speed air driven system or else a mallet and chisel.”

It consists of a console, the Bien Air Chiropro 980, a variable foot pedal, a light cable and micro motor.

It offers both power and precision, which makes performing tough operations easier.

“It has an incredible amount of torque, which allows us to remove teeth that are deep in the jaw with less trauma,” said Lawson. “We use technology instead of force.”

“It has a new, brushless technology, which is state of the art,” said Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Paul

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Duarte, surgical technologist. “If you know motors, brushless technology is a big deal.”

Lawson said they perform two to three such procedures a day, which safeguards Sailors’ and Marines’ wallets as well as their health. The procedures have become more sought after by the crew, due in part to the soaring costs of private healthcare.

“Removing wisdom teeth costs around $2,000 privately, so we’re saving patients an average of $5,000 per day,” Lawson said. “We have a very

educated population when it comes to healthcare and its costs. We used to have to chase people down for the procedure, but now people who aren’t urgent cases are electing to have it done.”

Lawson credited the Hull Maintenance Technicians (HT) with setting up the equipment in a way that offers improved hygiene and safety, as well.

“The HT’s really made a huge difference setting everything up,” she said. “It was definitely a team effort.”

Such hi-tech equipment does require a degree of consideration, however.

“The equipment is very well made and very precise,” said Lawson. “You do have to treat it with a little bit of special care. Otherwise, it’s like trying to off road with a Ferrari.”

To Duarte, though, the perks are well worth it. “This equipment has made my life tremendously

better,” he said. “For me, it’s about safety. We used to have cables running everywhere. Now I can run over in case of an emergency, and we can egress a patient much easier if we have to.”

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Cover: Lt. Cmdr. Sarah Lawson and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Paul Duarte demonstrate Nimit’s latest dental technology.

This Page: Lt. Matthew Clemens receives top notch dental treatment from Lt. Cmdr. Sarah Lawson and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Paul Duarte.

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vercrowded gyms, readily available junk food and demanding work schedules can collide to ruin fitness while underway. Melyssa Patterson, Fitness Director aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) or “FitBoss” as

she is more commonly known, offered a host of advice and tips for Sailors and Marines looking to improve their fitness while underway.

The most common roadblock to exercising confronting Sailors and Marines on deployment is lack of time.

“Use the time you have wisely,” said Patterson. “Depending on your job, you may have different amounts of time to spare. If you don’t have two hours to do your whole routine don’t say, ‘I can’t go to the gym today,’ If you have 15 or 30 minutes use it.”

Patterson said there are a variety of programs offered on Nimitz to provide a diversity of workout opportunities while out to sea.

“People get hung up on getting in to the gym to do the program they want,” she said. “People have a hard time thinking out of the box. You need to get imaginative, which is why we have things like Total Resistance Exercise (TRX).”

The programs offered rely on the crew, however.“The classes we offer depend on who I have on

board and what they’re certified to teach,” said Patterson. “I would love to get a yoga instructor if I could, but it’s a hard certification to get. I’m working on a turbo or cardio kickboxing certification right now.”

The gyms are most crowded during peak hours of use.

“Around 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. is a busy time. So is during lunch and after working hours around 8 p.m.,” she said. “Basically right before and after working hours and during lunch.”

Diet can be another obstacle to healthy living while underway, said Patterson.

“It’s hard for people to stick to a diet on a ship,” she said. “Hit the salad bar more and pass by the vending machines. Avoid the fast chow line when you can.”

Patterson also recommended proper gym etiquette, and listed some of the most common infractions.

“People who don’t bring towels [to the gym] is a big one,” said Patterson. “I don’t want to sit in your sweat. Not re-racking weights is another big one. It’s a hassle, and on a ship it’s a hazard. Not using the equipment for what it’s supposed to be used for is another one. If I see someone curling at a squat rack I’ll make them get out.”

She also provided some tips to be more considerate while working out.

“People don’t realize that if someone’s waiting on you to use a machine, you can let them in between your sets,” said Patterson. “If the gerbil gym is full, limit your workout to 30 minutes.”

The FitBoss also offers services for Sailors that they may not be aware of as well.

“I do personal training sessions and one-on-one nutrition assessments,” said Patterson. “You can either make an appointment or shoot me an e-mail.”

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The Navy is recruiting Sailors to become the molders of future

Sailors as Recruit Division Commanders (RDC) at Recruit Training Command (RTC), the Navy’s only boot camp, and Officer Training Command (OTC) as announced in NAVADMIN 085/13 April 1. “Being an RDC is one of the most important jobs that there is in the Navy,” said Rear Adm. (Select) Dee L. Mewbourne, commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC). “RDCs are the first Navy leaders our recruits see when they report to RTC to begin their Navy careers. They need to be the ‘best of the best’ and top Sailors because they are charged with molding a disciplined enlisted

Sailor to send out to the fleet.” “We are looking for Chiefs and Senior Chiefs who are physically fit, motivated and want to make a difference in shaping the future of the Navy,” said Master Chief Electronics Technician (SW/AW) Matt Anuci, the Senior Enlisted Leader of OTC. Anuci explained that OCS needs senior enlisted RDCs because of “the opportunity to mentor and mold and develop the division-officer-to-chief relationship that is a constant in the fleet.” NAVADMIN 085/13 also applies to any senior enlisted Sailors who might want to

become RDCs. After attending RDC “C” School at RTC, they would then accept orders to OTC in Newport. NAVADMIN 085/13 also states that “RDCs are rewarded for their dedication and hard work with the following benefits: $450 per month special duty assignment pay; additional annual clothing allowance of $220; free dry cleaning while actively training a recruit division; opportunity to earn a master training specialist qualification; guaranteed choice of coast assignment (upon completion of tour); advancement rates to chief and senior chief are close to double the Navy-wide averages; award of recruit training service ribbon; participation in the RTC Command Meritorious Advancement Program for second class petty officer.”

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“Being an RDC is one of the most important jobs that there is in the Navy,”

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