JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 12, 2020) – Lt. Justin Smith,

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 12, 2020) – Lt. Justin Smith, a dentist at Naval Branch Health Clinic Jacksonville, cares for a sailor. Smith, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, holds a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from University of Florida. “It’s a true honor to provide world class dental care to our warfighters. By working as a collaborative team, we’re able to create a dental experience that’s second to none for our patients. I’m proud to be a part of this team.” Since Aug. 22, 1912, the Dental Corps has been vital to ensuring the operational readiness of all who deploy. Dental Corps personnel serve with Marine Expeditionary Units and aboard ships, assuming roles in triage and surgical support at Marine battalion aid stations and battle dressing stations. (U.S. Navy photo by Jacob Sippel, Naval Hospital Jacksonville/Released).