Dental Assistants Recognition Week Published Feb. 27, 2015 By Lt. Col. Marie-Antonette Brancato 14th Medical Operations Squadron Dental Flight Commander COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- It's that time of year to flash your smile and say "thanks" to the dental assistants everywhere, especially here at the Columbus Dental Clinic. The American Dental Assistants Association has designated March 1-7, 2015, as Dental Assistants Recognition Week. At the Columbus Dental Clinic, all the providers and I take it one step further. Not only do we praise those who work chairside with the dentists, those who clean your teeth or greet you at the front desk, but also those behind the scenes who work hard in our dental lab. We appreciate their dedication and hard work day-in and day-out all year long. The theme for this year's celebration is "Dental Assisting: Embracing the Changes of the Profession." It's a time for dental assistants everywhere to receive recognition for their diverse contributions to the dental profession and the dental health care of the public. Columbus Air Force Base's dental assistants help make your visit to the base dentist productive, safe and comfortable, which is vital to the dental health and mission success of Team BLAZE.