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 of Army Dentistry
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 of Army Dentistry
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
Tenth Chief of the U.S. Army Dental Corps
17 March 1946 – BG Thomas L. Smith is sworn is as the 10th Chief, Army Dental Corps, and is named Director, Dental Division, Office of the Surgeon General, and Assistant Surgeon General.
Ninth Chief of the U.S. Army Dental Corps
17 March 1942 – MG Robert H. Mills is appointed the 9th Chief of the Army Dental Corps, becoming the first Dental Officer to hold the rank of Major General. He also holds the positions of Director, Dental Division, Office of the Surgeon General and Assistant Surgeon General. He is the first dental officer to […]
For more historical events, visit the Army Dentistry History Timeline.






