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Military Health System

Dental Readiness Assessment

Date of Publication:

7/13/2022

Definition:

A periodic oral evaluation performed on a patient of record to determine any changes in the patient’s dental or medical health status since a previous comprehensive or periodic evaluation. This includes an oral cancer evaluation and periodontal screening where indicated and may require interpretation of information acquired through additional diagnostic procedures (i.e., radiography). 

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.19: Individual Medical Readiness Program

Last Updated: September 15, 2022
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