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
Dental General Officer Assumes Medical Command in Europe
14 July 1994 – BG Robert E. Brady assumes command of the 30th Medical Brigade, formerly the 7th Medical Command, for medical command and control of all field medical units in Europe.
Withdrawal of Dental Units from Vietnam Begins in July 1969
Army Regulation (AR) 40-4 Puts CONUS Dental Services Within MEDSAC
14 July 1967 – For administrative purposes, dental services in the Continental United States are placed within the Medical Support Activity, which is later converted to the Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC). The post hospital commander now has command authority over dental services.
Fourth Chief of the U.S. Army Dental Corps
July 1924 – COL Rex H. Rhoades is appointed the 4th Chief of the Army Dental Corps, the first of his two appointments as chief.
For more historical events, visit the Army Dentistry History Timeline.