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Purpose

This Department of the Army (DA) pamphlet provides guidance on developing and conducting a preventive dentistry program for all authorized beneficiaries of the U.S. Army Dental Care System, in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 40-3, AR 40-5, and AR 600-63 by implementing the Clinical Oral Health Promotion Program and the Community Oral Health Protection Programs. It describes the Dental Readiness Program for active-duty status Soldiers, Reserve Component Soldiers, and other community-based preventive dentistry programs that benefit all members of the Army community. This pamphlet describes the processes and procedures necessary to carry out the policies established in AR 40-35.

Applicability. This pamphlet applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. This publication is applicable during mobilization.