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
Twenty-Ninth Chief of the U.S. Army Dental Corps
3 June 2022 – COL Stephen J. Tanner, Deputy Commander, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, is appointed the 29th Chief, U.S. Army Dental Corps.
Congress Passes the National Defense Act of 1916
3 June 1916 – The National Defense Act of 1916 eliminates the probationary contract system and permits immediate commissioning of dental officers. Dentists enter as first lieutenants with advancement to captain after eight years and to major after 24 years of active service. It also authorizes the Army Dental Reserve Corps.
For more historical events, visit the Army Dentistry History Timeline.