The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Health Services

Dental Clinics

What is Dental Readiness?

Dental Readiness is determined by how much or what type of dental treatment you need or may require. This is broken down into four dental readiness categories:

  • Dental Readiness Class 1 (DRC 1) -- Congratulations! Administratively, your dental record is current, and all of your dental treatment is complete. Make sure to schedule a dental exam every 12 months.  If you aren’t sure when you had your last dental exam, log into your MEDPROS to find out.
  • Dental Readiness Class 2 (DRC 2) -- Your record is administratively current, but you have dental conditions for which we strongly recommend you schedule routine care (crowns, fillings, etc.). These conditions are unlikely to result in a dental emergency within 12 months.
  • Dental Readiness Class 3 (DRC 3) -- You need our help and immediate attention! You require treatment to correct dental conditions that are likely to cause a dental emergency within 12 months. Examples of such include large cavities that need fillings, root canal treatment, problematic wisdom teeth that need to be extracted, etc. Make an appointment immediately!
  • Dental Readiness Class 4 (DRC 4) -- You require a dental examination or do not have a dental record. Hence, we are not able to validate your true dental readiness. Correct this deficiency today

Dental Readiness Class 3 or 4 places you in a "non-medically ready" category. Please contact us immediately to remedy this situation. Remember- dental readiness is a key component of Soldier readiness and total body wellness. Let us help you maintain yourself in the best possible health!
To check your medical readiness, log into your MEDPROS.

Make a dental appointment by calling the Saunders Dental Clinic at 315-774-8258 or 315-774-8263.

 

Contact Us

Phone

315-774-8258
315-774-8263

Hours

Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location

Keller Army Community Hospital (Building 900), First Floor
Check-In at Multi-Specialty Clinic 

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Phone

315-774-8257
315-774-8265

Hours

Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (by referral only)

Located

Keller Army Community Hospital (Building 900), First Floor
Check-In at Multi-Specialty Clinic

Active duty and cadet dental emergencies outside normal operating hours report to Keller Army Community Hospital Emergency Room.

DENTAC USMA does not offer dependent or retiree dental care.

CLOSED on the following dates due to federal designated holidays or by Executive Order of the President of the United States:
  • Monday, October 13, 2025 (Columbus Day)
  • Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (Veterans Day)
  • Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day)
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)
  • Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year’s Day)
  • Monday, January 19, 2026 (Birth of Martin Luther King, Jr.)
  • Monday, February 16, 2026 (Washington’s Birthday)
  • Monday, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day)
  • Friday, June 19, 2026 (Juneteenth National Independence Day)
  • Friday, July 3, 2026 (Independence Day)
  • Monday, September 5, 2026 (Labor Day)
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