Unique Partnership for Military Working Dogs
The 60th Dental Squadron and the renowned UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) have joined forces to advance dental care for some of the unsung heroes of the military, the military working dogs (MWDs).
With a shared goal of enhancing the overall health and performance of these exceptional canines, the partnership took shape in the form of the first-ever MWD dental health joint symposium, June 28, 2023, at UC Davis with a series of training workshops covering topics such as periodontal disease, vital pulp therapy, root canal therapy, and tooth wear.
A team of dental specialists from Travis AFB immersed themselves in the world of veterinary medicine, while UC Davis SVM's experts gained invaluable insights into the unique challenges and requirements of dental care for MWDs. This pioneering partnership has set a new standard for interdisciplinary cooperation ensuring these brave companions are capable and ready when called upon.