Nitschke was one of five dental assistants who were part of the 13-member New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contingent that provided dental treatment in Samoa recently.
"I don't mind being under pressure, which is often the case when we deploy," she said. "Often it means working long days and dealing with challenging cases, but it is very rewarding.
"It was great to be working in a different environment, providing dental care and treatment to people who needed it."
