While on TDY can I utilize another installations dental?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 14:05:16 -0400

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

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 14:42:45 -0400

Go to the dentist!

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

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 15:24:47 -0400

I've done it

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

MAJ Byron Oyler — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 15:52:43 -0400

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

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 16:05:25 -0400

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

SGM Mikel Dawson — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:40:03 -0400

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

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 20:03:44 -0400

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

A1C Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 May 2024 04:33:18 -0400

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.