While on TDY can I utilize another installations dental?

2022-06-05T14:05:16-04:00

Temporary crown broke off my tooth last night and the pain is pretty bad. There’s zero emergency dentists around Polk but, I’ll be TDY to Sam Houston tomorrow. While I’m there can I go to the dentist?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2022 2:42 PM

2022-06-05T14:42:45-04:00

Go to the dentist!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2022 3:24 PM

2022-06-05T15:24:47-04:00

I've done it

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Jun 5 at 2022 3:52 PM

2022-06-05T15:52:43-04:00

Last time I did dental on FT Sam they had dental sick call in the morning. If you cannot get in there, maybe BAMC or I know University (non-military) has a dentist associated with their ER.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2022 4:05 PM

2022-06-05T16:05:25-04:00

Thanks for the answers. I’ll swing by there dentist tomorrow and post a follow up comment and let y’all know what happens.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Jun 6 at 2022 12:40 AM

2022-06-06T00:40:03-04:00

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2022 8:03 PM

2022-06-06T20:03:44-04:00

For anybody that cares, got here went to Budge Dental Clinic on post, did a sick call slip around 1300 and he fixed my tooth.

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2024 4:33 AM

2024-05-23T04:33:18-04:00

During TDY (temporary duty), you can often use dental services at another military installation. It's best to check the specific policies of the installation you’re visiting, as they can vary.