This regulation defines the Army Dental readiness is fundamental to maintaining unit readiness and reducing non-combat dental casualties during deployments. Community oral health protection emphasizes not only oral health, but also general wellness and overall fitness of our soldiers and all authorized beneficiaries. This regulation provides guidance for the development and conduct of the Dental Readiness and the Community Oral Health Protection programs for all authorized beneficiaries of the U.S. Army Dental Care System. It describes the Dental Readiness Program for active duty soldiers and other programs that benefit all members of the Army community.
