TSA K9 gets root canal at Tinker Vet Clinic

Larry Kautzman, Animal Health Assistant, left, inserts a catheter into Spike, a Transportation Security Administration explosives detection canine, as Dr. Heather Cameron, Veterinary Medical Officer, center, and Dennis Owens, a transportation security specialist/explosive detection canine handler with the TSA, right, hold him still, prior to a molar tooth root canal procedure held at the Tinker Air Force Base Veterinary Clinic, March 9, 2023. According to Maj. Ryan Gustafson, 72nd Dental Squadron dental laboratory element chief, molar teeth root canals are extremely rare in veterinary dentistry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Paul Shirk)

PHOTO BY: Paul Shirk
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Canon EOS R5

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RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM

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56/10

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1/100

ISO

1000

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