Where the root ends, surgery begins

Observing his patient through a magnification device, 374th Dental Squadron Endodontics chief, Maj. Jongsun Kim, performs a root-end surgery April 16, 2015 Yokota Air Base, Japan. Endondontics is the study and treatment of the living tissue inside the tooth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Where the root ends, surgery begins

A patient receives anesthetic in preparation for root-end dental surgery April 16, 2015 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Root-end surgery involves lifting the gums away to access the root of the patient’s teeth, after which the gums are carefully sewn back in to place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Where the root ends, surgery begins

374th Dental Squadron Endodontics chief, Maj. Jongsun Kim, observes his patient through a magnification device while performing a root-end surgery April 16, 2015 Yokota Air Base, Japan. The 374 DS supports Yokota Air Base by performing more than 400 dental surgeries each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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374th Dental Squadron chief of Endodontics, Maj. Jongsun Kim, applies sealant to a tool with assistance from Reina Aikawa, dental assistant, during a root-end surgery April 16, 2015 Yokota Air Base, Japan. Aikawa is familiar with the procedure, and is prepared to assist Kim on the next step without being asked. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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During a root-end surgery, 374th Dental Squadron Endodontics chief, Maj. Jongsun Kim, selects from an array of dental tools April 16, 2015 Yokota Air Base, Japan. The 374 DS supports Yokota Air Base by performing more than 400 dental surgeries per year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Maj. Jongsun Kim, 374th Dental Squadron Endodontics chief, explains the results of his patient’s dental surgery April 16, 2015 Yokota Air Base, Japan. After three hours, Kim was able to clear out the infection and seal off the canals at the base of the patient’s roots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Where the root ends, surgery begins

Published April 21, 2015
By Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- 374th Dental Squadron Endodontics chief, Maj. Jongsun Kim, performs a root-end surgery April 16, 2015 Yokota Air Base, Japan. The 374 DS supports Yokota Air Base by performing more than 400 dental surgeries each year. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)