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.
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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
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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
Army Approves Dental Therapy Assistant (DTA) Concept and Implementation
Training of these expanded-duty auxiliaries begins in fall of 1972 at 22 installations in the U.S. The Dental Science Division at the Medical Field Service School designs the curriculum. Although a valuable concept, the training program is later discontinued due primarily to civilian perceptions that DTAs are not needed to meet demand.
143rd Medical Company Begins Dental Study Club
The 143rd Medical Company begins a study club of Army dentists. Over the years, the study club becomes the Dental Research Education Association (DREA) and grows to be one of the largest annual dental meetings in Utah.
Semiannual Stannous Fluoride Phosphate Paste Application Is Introduced for Soldiers
Chief of the Army Dental Corps Visits Vietnam
During MG Robert Shira’s visit to Vietnam in spring 1968, he learns from field commanders that dental emergencies is causing significant disruption to combat readiness. His evaluation leads to a 20 percent increase in dental officers in Vietnam and the development of the Dental Combat Effectiveness Program (DCEP), which promotes mass application of preventive agents. […]
932nd Medical Detachment (AI) Deploys and Assumes Command Over KJ Teams in Vietnam
The deployment of the 932nd Medical Detachment (AI) to Vietnam signals the first time an exclusively dental command and control unit provides services in combat. The unit is assigned to the 44th Medical Brigade. By August 1968, the 932nd Med Det (AI) controls thirteen subordinate KJ Detachments.
36th Medical Detachment (Dental Service) Arrives at Nha Trang, Vietnam
February 1962 – The 36th Medical Detachment (Dental Service), under the command of LTC John W. Rudisill, is the first dental unit deployed to Vietnam. It is a KJ Detachment (area support) type of unit, which was originally deployed at the end of the Korean War. The unit is part of the multi-service 8th Field Hospital. […]
Army Dentist Receives Inaugural Fairbank Medal
BG (Ret) Leigh C. Fairbank presents the first Fairbank Medal to MAJ Kenneth W. Thomasson, honoring the dental officer with the highest scholastic standing in the AMEDD Officer’s Advanced Course at the Medical Field Service School.
New Dental Hygiene Course Begins at Fort Sam Houston
A new course of instruction to train enlisted military dental hygienists is established at the Medical Field Service School at Fort Sam House, Texas.
Thirteenth Chief of the U.S. Army Dental Corps
BG James Epperly is promoted to major general and is sworn in as the new Chief of the Army Dental Corp and Chief, Dental Division, Office of the Surgeon General.
LTC Jack P. Pollack Is Assigned Temporary Duty in Vietnam
LTC Jack Pollack’s 120-day temporary duty to the U.S. Military Assistance Advisory Group in Vietnam (USMAAGV) signifies first involvement of Army dentistry in the Vietnam War. He serves at Hospital Cong Hoa as the Medical Advisory Team chief and the dental adviser for the group. He and his team are charged with instructing the “… hospital […]
For more historical events, visit the Army Dentistry History Timeline.
