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Show Page 14 HILL TOP TIMES April 11. 17. When child visits dentist DAMCLIN Boyle. Dental Health Officer, Kadena AB, Japan vv vv Small children need careful preparation GRADE cunP by Lt. Col. (Dr). William D. IkmJ YOUR CHUIVt for any new ur MICHIGAN BIRCH LOUISIANA R'.RCH AGED ANTIQUt BIRCH experience, and a visit to the dental clinic is no exception. The child's first visit should be a pleasant one, since tfiis first impression will strongly influence his future attitude toward dental care, and you, SHEET as his parents, have an important part in making the experience a pleasant one. 5 THE CHILD'S first visit should be after all the baby teeth are in, which is at about age 3. This initial examination should definitely be timed well before any treatment is needed. fi Often this first visit consist of a brief examination and a chance for the child to get acquainted with the dentist and all the strange things seen in the office. Usually, any cavities are treated and the are cleaned at teeth subsequent appointments. At the first visit, the parent is advised as to the cleanliness of the teeth and how the child may be helped to improve the at the first cleanliness. X-ra- ys or possibly second visit will help detect beginning cavities, extra teeth, and give a hint whether the permanent teeth are developing properly. DENTISTS suggest that, if practical, appointments be made for children in the morning, as a child will new usually accept experiences more, readily Veterans Administration (VA) suggests the following timetable: soon as possible, with your local state register employment service office. ( Veterans have up to one year to apply for unemployment As but compensation, filed a after long applications period of unemployment could result in a lower rate of unemployment compensation.) In K) days, report address to Selective Service through local board (in person or mail.) In 30 days, register with Selective Service or any local board, if not already registered. t Within 90 days, apply to for former employer reemployment. In 120 days, (one year if totally disabled at time of separation) convert, without Servicemen's examination, to a Insurance Life Group commercial policy. private, t Within one year from date PAMi ADHES ,1 HANG YOUR PAh A PROFESSIONA PRICE YOU TUBE X-ra- Probably most important ingredient for early success in dental care is how the parent's own attitude is displayed to the child. parent are: Be casual pending visit. for the about the Explain what the child might see at the dental office. Avoid threats or references to your own painful experience or to your bravery of notice of VA rating on disability, apply to VA for GI life insurance based on disability. Service-connecte- d Within one year, apply to VA for dental care. A child should never be bribed to make this first visit. A bribe implies the visit may be unpleasant. Explain dental care in a positive way, i.e., how it works for your child's good health, good teeth, and nice smile. You'll want to prepare your child properly for this first visit. It is the first step in developing positive lifelong attitudes toward dental care. training, which must separation Service. from 10 be years of military notes there arc no time limits for veterans toApply to the agency for a VA - 4 !0! GI loan USS for Service-connecte- try. 3' THAN IN BUNDLES build, or improve a home. File claim with VA for compensation SUPER FT. GUNSTOCK ONLY WAINUT WOW! d disabilities or for or disease, hospital apply SEE OUR HUGF rr ALL Seek assistance from local state employment offices in finding work or entering Labor Department programs. There arc 72 veterans assistance centers around the country to help veterans get a job-trainin- warn Advance leave is leave a mcmtier can take before he actually earns it. Officials stated that this leave cannot exceed the amount an individual would earn before his current expiration term of service (ETS ). When a member takes more leave tlan this, it becomes excess and all pay and allowances earned during the excess leave period will be collected by the Air Force Accounting and Finance Center in Denver. When a member extends his enlistment, his ETS date remains the same and the individual cannot use the leave he will earn during the extension period until be enters that period. For example: A member who has an ETS of Aug .vt. 1975. extends his enlistment to Dec. 30 1975. for the purpose of accepting an overseas tour. His ETS remains Aug 30 until he enters the extension period He eannot draw upon the 10 davs leave he will earn in the extension period until after Aug 11. when his ETS becomes Dec. 30. and he may lie advanc ed the 10 SPRING f CLEAN-U- i B SALE! 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As soon as possible, apply VA for GI education or to completed within C in the dental chair. the Some suggestions NOW prow FACTS-She- lly when he is not tired. W REGULAI Weeks, Hill AFB dental assistant, inserts a bite wing y plate in Toni Sorensen's mouth. (L'SAF photo: George Whetton) INSIDE VA helps civilian move Veterans recently separated from military Service should keep current with important and state Federal opportunities and obligations as part of their transition. To insure a smoother transition after discharge, the W ... PRICES FOR THIS SALE! 3C |