U.S. Public Health Service

Commissioned Corps

Dr. Fuentes served as a dentist and a commissioned officer attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander (O-4) while on active duty with the Commissioned Corps of the U. S. Public Health Service. The Commissioned Corps is one of the seven uniformed services of the U.S. Federal Government. The mission of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps is to protect, promote, and advance the health and safety of our Nation and Dr. Fuentes greatly enjoyed serving our country in bringing dental health services to underserved and needy patient populations in our society. The following is a listing of some of the awards and recognitions Dr. Fuentes received while on her active duty tour:

Unit Commendation

Awarded for deploying to Camp Lejeune, NC to assist the US Navy dental battalion during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Achievement Medal

Awarded for contributions to the dental clinic’s pediatric dental services at the Fort Defiance Indian Hospital in Fort Defiance, Arizona

Unit Commendation

Awarded for participation in the school based dental sealants programs at the Fort Defiance Indian Hospital in Fort Defiance, Arizona

Commissioned Corps Training Ribbon

Awarded for completing the Basic Officer Training and the Independent Officer Training Courses

Hazardous Duty Award

Awarded for her service at the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Fort Dix in Fort Dix, New Jersey

Public Health Service Citation

Awarded for the outstanding provision of clinical dental services to a high-risk inmate patient population at FCI Fort Dix in Fort Dix, New Jersey