Dental

The dental clinic maximized the oral health and dental readiness across 10 Wing/brigade equivalents and 89 missions partners within the Department of War’s only tri-service base, providing a full range of general dentistry and preventative clinical services. They provide emergency dental services to all empaneled active-duty personnel, screen records, and perform necessary dental exams and treatment to ensure all military personnel are cleared for deployment and contingency response in support of global mobility missions.

Services Offered

General Dentistry

Dental treatments such as:

• Restorative (Fillings, Crowns, Bridges)
• Prosthetic (Dentures)
• Endodontic (Root Canal) Therapy
• Periodontal (Gum) Therapy
• Exodontia (Extraction of Teeth)

We also perform:

• Examinations
• Radiographs (X-Rays)
• Diagnosis

Priority of Care

Active Duty

The primary mission of the 87th Dental Flight is to maximize the dental readiness and oral health of active duty Joint Base members. Priority for access to care within any Air Force Dental Clinic is governed by Air Force Manual 47-101. A policy letter establishing priority for care categories of active duty personnel is available at the reception area of the dental clinic.

Important Information

Dental Sick Call

Sick Call is available during regular dental clinic duty hours, please contact the dental clinic directly to schedule. For dental emergencies after duty hours, patients should call the 87th MDG Appointment Line at 866-377-2778 and follow the prompts for an “after hours dental emergency”

Dental Emergencies

The following are usually considered dental emergencies:

• Severe Pain
• Severe Swelling
• Uncontrollable Bleeding
• Acute Trauma

Dental Options Outside of Military Dental Clinics

For dental care outside of a military dental clinic, TRICARE offers dental coverage for service members, families and survivors. Additionally, retired service members, their families and certain survivors may qualify to purchase dental coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.

To learn more and see which plan you may use, visit www.tricare.mil/dental