{"id":264752,"date":"2024-08-25T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-25T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=264752"},"modified":"2024-08-25T20:41:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-25T20:41:30","slug":"navy-veteran-creates-smiles-with-dental-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=264752","title":{"rendered":"Navy Veteran creates smiles with dental technology"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meet Archie Jugarap, Navy Veteran turned health systems specialist for VA\u2019s Office of Advanced Manufacturing (OAM), whose work in dental technology is revolutionizing dental care for Veterans.<\/p>\n

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Jugarap is using his extensive experience in the dental field to aid dental clinics in crafting 3D-printed dental prosthetics for Veterans. \u201cIn blending artistry with technology, we\u2019re not just creating dental prosthetics, we\u2019re transforming smiles and restoring confidence in Veterans,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n

Enhancing dental care for Veterans<\/h2>\n

Jugarap\u2019s journey into dental technology began in the Navy. Through progressive training and hands-on experience, he became a skilled dental lab technician, acquiring training at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas.<\/p>\n

He left the military after eight years of service and joined Puget Sound VA<\/a> in Seattle. He was on the front lines of VA\u2019s transition from analog dentistry\u2014traditional dentistry practices that include manual techniques\u2014to digital dentistry, which uses computer-aided designs to develop crowns and bridges, dentures, nightguards and dental implant guides.<\/p>\n

This digital workflow is compatible with digital manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing, resulting in faster delivery of care to Veterans.<\/p>\n

Revolutionizing Veteran patient care<\/h2>\n

Recognizing that 3D printing could revolutionize his Veteran patients\u2019 care, Jugarap spearheaded the integration of digital dentistry workflows in Puget Sound VA\u2019s dental clinics. He streamlined processes and reduced turnaround times for dental prosthetics, ensuring Veterans\u2019 timely access to high-quality care.<\/p>\n

His dedication to spreading awareness and adoption of digital dentistry extends beyond Seattle. With OAM\u2019s help, he actively engaged with dental lab technicians across VA, sharing insights and resources to facilitate their transition to digital workflows and improve Veteran access to this new technology. And, he collaborates with VA providers to assess patient needs and design custom dental prosthetics using advanced software. <\/p>\n

Transformative impact of dental prosthetics<\/h2>\n

The journey from analog to digital dentistry hasn\u2019t been without its challenges. Jugarap, along with his VA biomed and Office of Information and Technology colleagues, navigated security protocols, technical hurdles and workforce transitions. The most rewarding aspect of his job remains unchanged: witnessing the transformative impact of dental prosthetics on Veterans\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe positive impact on Veteran health care is undeniable, and it\u2019s incredibly fulfilling to be part of that journey,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Meet Archie Jugarap, Navy Veteran turned health systems specialist for VA\u2019s Office of Advanced Manufacturing (OAM), whose work in dental technology is revolutionizing dental care for Veterans. Archie Jugarap Jugarap is using his extensive experience in the dental field to aid dental clinics in crafting 3D-printed dental prosthetics for Veterans. \u201cIn blending artistry with technology, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":264754,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[812,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-264752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dental-care","category-health"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=264752"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264752\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":264758,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264752\/revisions\/264758"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/264754"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=264752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=264752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=264752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}