At some point during AIT, is it required to get a dental exam done?

2020-11-05T21:12:58-05:00

I’m currently in AIT. I was told at some point that I’d have to have a dental exam done while here. Just checking to see if this is true. Thank you!

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2020 9:14 PM

2020-11-05T21:14:52-05:00

You’ll do it within the first two weeks

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2020 9:17 PM

2020-11-05T21:17:46-05:00

Honestly focus on your school and let events happen as they come up.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2020 10:30 PM

2020-11-05T22:30:47-05:00

If MEDPROS is saying you need one, then you're getting one.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Nov 5 at 2020 11:28 PM

2020-11-05T23:28:01-05:00

So what? Are you afraid of dentists or did you not disclose a problem? Heck, you will not have to pay for it! PFC Private RallyPoint Member

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Nov 6 at 2020 6:36 AM

2020-11-06T06:36:26-05:00

AIT? You’ll get them thru your entire Army career! Every year. Is part of Soldier’s readiness.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Nov 6 at 2020 9:54 AM

2020-11-06T09:54:15-05:00

Unless you are needing immediate dental attention I wouldn't stress about it. If you are needing immediate dental assistance then hit up your Leadership and they will get you sent over there.

Response by CSM Carlson C. made Nov 6 at 2020 9:57 AM

2020-11-06T09:57:56-05:00

If you are having dental issues like a cracked tooth or pain, go to dental sick call. If you are dental readiness class (DRC) 3 or 4, yes, make an appointment and go to dental. If you are DRC 1 or 2, no, focus on school. Other than that, Soldier on, graduate AIT, go do great and wonderful things.

Response by SFC Dan Thomsen made Nov 6 at 2020 3:59 PM

2020-11-06T15:59:52-05:00

Your suppose ot get it before you leave active duty to make sure your covered for anything you incurred while on active service. It's in your best interest to get it if you have any reason to suspect you might have any kind of issue. A lot of soldiers are released from active service and the step is checked off erroneously.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Nov 6 at 2020 5:46 PM

2020-11-06T17:46:23-05:00

If a DS tells you to go to dental, you'll go to dental. I honestly can't remember if I went during AIT and I was in AIT 16 weeks. You should have had all that done in reception so, unless your AIT is over a year, you probably won't have to do it until you get to your duty station.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2020 7:04 PM

2020-11-06T19:04:14-05:00

I ran into this issue when I was in AIT. You are supposed to get a dental exam but because of covid they are only doing emergency treatment, which is class 3 and above. Basically your med pros have to be red. So unless you have pain they won't do anything. At least that's how it was at Fort Leonard Wood and Fort Riley.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2020 6:25 PM

2020-11-14T18:25:34-05:00

You should do one during outprocessing at B 3-6