The Association of Army Dentistry
- Promotes morale and esprit de corps
- Recognizes those who serve and have served in Army Dentistry
- Supports recruitment and retention
- Provides dental education, coaching and mentoring
- Fosters appreciation of the history and accomplishments
Career Development & Transition
Whether you are:
- Entering active duty
- Pursuing a military career
- Considering retirement
- Leaving active duty
- Searching for new career opportunities
The AAD offers information and points of contact that may assist you.
Donate
Help the AAD fulfill its mission to:
- Promote morale and esprit de corps
- Recognize those who serve and have served via Army Dentistry
- Support recruitment and retention
- Provide dental education, coaching and mentoring
- Foster appreciation of the history and accomplishments
Become a Member
Membership in the AAD is open to all members of the Army Dental Care Team — past and present — and friends of Army Dentistry including:
- Army Dental Corps and other AMEDD Officers
- Reserve and National Guard Soldiers
- Noncommissioned Officers
- Enlisted Soldiers
- Civilian Employees
- Spouses and Surviving Spouses
- Friends of Army Dentistry
On this Day in the History of U.S. Army Dentistry
Fifteenth Chief of the U.S. Army Dental Corps
15 November 1967 – BG Robert B. Shira is promoted to major general and is appointed the 15th Chief, Army Dental Corps and Assistant Surgeon General for Dental Services, Office of the Surgeon General.
Basic Training and Combat Casualty Care Courses Begin for Dentists
15 November 1917 – Basic Training and Combat Casualty Care courses are established for Dental Corps officers and Enlisted dental assistants at the new Dental Section, Sanitary School in Langres, France.
For more historical events, visit the Army Dentistry History Timeline.