USAFAI47-101 — Base Dental Services

USAFAI47-101 governs dental care, attendance requirements, and priority of care at the United States Air Force Academy.

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  • Publication number: USAFAI47-101
  • Title: BASE DENTAL SERVICES
  • Date: 2018-11-20

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USAFAI47-101 covers dental readiness, treatment access, emergency care, records, and preventive dentistry. It requires periodic examinations, dental prophylaxis, and procedures for scheduling, referrals, and priority of care.

Applies to: This instruction applies to personnel permanently or temporarily assigned to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), including Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) personnel, and other eligible beneficiaries.

Topics covered

  • Dental readiness
  • Treatment access
  • Emergency dental care
  • Priority of care
  • Preventive dentistry
  • Dental examinations
  • Oral surgery

Questions and answers

When must personnel relocating to remote or geographically separated assignments report to their assigned dental clinic?

Individuals alerted for permanent change of station assignment to remote tours, isolated areas or geographically separated units, whether Continental United States (CONUS) or Overseas (OCONUS), must report to their clinic of assignment within 90 days of their initial relocation briefing by the Military Personnel Flight (MPF). (paragraph 2)

When can active duty members be referred to private sector dentists?

Active duty members may be referred to private sector dentists for specific dental procedures as directed by the 10 DS/CC when access to care exceeds 21 days for general dentistry care or 28 days for specialty care. (paragraph 2)

When can reserve members assigned to USAFA complete annual dental readiness requirements at 10 DS?

Reserve members assigned to USAFA may complete annual dental readiness requirements at 10 DS only when on military status (Annual Tour, IDT paid/unpaid, MPA orders, etc.). (paragraph 2)

How is priority given to emergency dental patients?

Emergency patients and patients in need of immediate attention to address pain, oral infections or bleeding. (paragraph 3)

Where must USAFA cadets and military personnel receive routine and emergency dental treatment during normal duty hours?

USAFA cadets, active duty, and reserve military personnel referred for general dentistry and specialty care must use the Academy Dental Clinic for all dental treatment (both routine and emergencies), occurring during normal duty hours, 0700-1600, Monday through Friday. (paragraph 4)

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