USAFAI47-101 governs dental care, attendance requirements, and priority of care at the United States Air Force Academy.
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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.
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)
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)
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)
Emergency patients and patients in need of immediate attention to address pain, oral infections or bleeding. (paragraph 3)
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)