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Dental Plans

Dental benefits aren’t a part of TRICARE’s medical coverage, but there are options for beneficiaries and their families. TRICARE offers dental coverage through:

• The Active Duty Dental Program
• The TRICARE Dental Program

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management offers dental coverage to retirees and their families, certain survivors, and Medal of Honor recipients and their families through:

• The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program

Who's eligible

Dental Plan

• Active duty service members

• National Guard and Reserve members who are:
• On continuous active duty for more than 30 days
• On federally funded orders for more than 30 days
• Moved directly from federal orders to state orders. This is when performing state disaster response duty as if on active duty orders for more than 30 days.

• Early Activation members
• You’re a Reserve Component member issued delayed-effective-date active duty orders for more than 30 days in support of a contingency operation or preplanned mission.

• Personnel in the Transitional Assistance Management Program
• You’re a Reserve Component member discharged after more than 30 days in support of a contingency operation or preplanned mission.

• Personnel with an approved Line of Duty determination
• You’re a Reserve Component member who sustains or worsens an injury, illness, or disease while serving on active duty for 30 days or less.

• Wounded Warriors
• You’re an active duty service member getting inpatient care at a Department of Veteran Affairs hospital.

• You’re an active duty service member identified as a wounded warrior and getting inpatient or outpatient care at a VA hospital.

> Learn more about Active Duty Dental Care > Learn more about Guard/Reserve Dental Care

Active Duty Dental Program (Covers civilian dental care) Website: https://addp-ucci.com/home

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• Family members of an active duty service member
• Family members of National Guard and Reserve members
• National Guard and Reserve members who aren’t on active duty or covered by TAMP
• Certain survivors

TRICARE Dental Program (Voluntary dental insurance plan) Website: https://www.uccitdp.com/

> Learn more about TRICARE Dental Program

• Retired service members
• Family members of retired service members
• Retired National Guard and Reserve members
• Family members of retired National Guard and Reserve members
• Medal of Honor recipients
• Family members of Medal of Honor recipients
• Certain survivors

FEDVIP Dental (Voluntary dental insurance plan) Website: https://www.uccitdp.com/

> Learn more about Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program

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Dental Care

Types of Care

Dental Care

Active Duty Dental Care

Guard/Reserve Dental Care

TRICARE Dental Program

Dental Benefits for Retirees and Survivors

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If you want to learn about the covered services for dental care, select Dental Care from the What's Covered menu on the top or visit www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Dental

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Dental Care

TRICARE covers adjunctive dental care when it's part of treating a medical condition—this is included in your medical benefit.For all other dental services—like cleanings, fillings, braces, oral surgery, and more—coverage is provided through separate dental plans, based on your eligibility.

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Dental Care

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Dental Coverage Options

Plan Name

Active Duty Dental program (ADDP)

Who It's For

• Active duty service members
• National Guard and Reserve Members (When activated)

What It Covers

Routine and specialty dental care while on active duty

TRICARE Dental Program (TDP)

• Active duty family members
• National Guard and Reserve Members (When not activated)
• National Guard and REserve Family Members

Preventive, diagnostic, restorative care, orthodontics, and more

• Retired Service Members and Families
• Survivors

Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)

Comprehensive dental coverage through private insurance plans

Covered Services

Adjunctive Dental Care Braces Dental X-rays Fluoride Preparations Oral Surgery Orthodontia Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome Treatment Veneers Wisdom Teeth Removal

Find Your Coverage Details

Active Duty Service Members

• You're automatically enrolled in the Active Duty Dental Program.

TDP Beneficiaries

• Visit the TRICARE Dental Plans page for an overview.
• Use the TDP website to view a chart of covered services and cost-shares.
• Download the TRICARE Dental Program Handbook for detailed information.

FEDVIP Enrollees

• Go to the BENEFEDS website to view your plan's coverage details and instructions.

Fluoride Preparations

TRICARE doesn’t cover fluoride preparations.

Does TRICARE Cover Braces? No, TRICARE medical plans don’t cover braces. However, you may be able to get coverage through other programs: TRICARE Dental Program (TDP)You can buy dental coverage through the TRICARE Dental Program, which does cover orthodontic braces for certain beneficiaries: Active Duty Service Members

• Must get authorization from your command before starting orthodontic treatment.
• Download the Active Duty Dental Program Handbook for more information.

Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)If you’re enrolled in FEDVIP dental coverage, contact your dental plan directly to find out if braces are covered.

Braces

Veneers

TRICARE may cover veneers through one of TRICARE’s dental plans:

• TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program
• TRICARE Dental Program

Certain TRICARE beneficiaries may be eligible to purchase dental coverage through Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program. Learn more about FEDVIP.

VWisdom Teeth Removal

TRICARE may cover services related to wisdom teeth removal through one of TRICARE’s dental plans:

• TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program
• TRICARE Dental Program

Certain TRICARE beneficiaries may be eligible to purchase dental coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program. Learn more about FEDVIP.

TRICARE may cover treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome, also known as acute myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome.Coverage applies only when the condition is considered a medical problem, not a dental one—typically when it involves immediate relief of pain.

Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome Treatment

Orthodontia

Orthodontic treatments—such as braces and retainers—are only covered by TRICARE when they are medically necessary to correct a severe congenital abnormality, such as a cleft palate. Covered: Correction of severe congenital conditions (e.g., cleft palate) Not Covered by TRICARE Medical: Braces or retainers for cosmetic or routine orthodontic purposesOther orthodontic services may be covered under your TRICARE dental plan.

Dental X-rays

Dental X-rays may be covered under a dental plan:

• TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program
• TRICARE Dental Program

NOTE: You may be eligible for dental or vision coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program. This program is offered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Visit BENEFEDS.com to check eligibility and learn more.

Oral Surgery

Oral Surgery Coverage Under TRICARETRICARE covers the following oral surgery procedures as medical care. These may be performed by physicians or dentists.if braces are covered.

Note: Medically necessary means the service is appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your condition and relates to the treatment of an injury or illness.

What is Adjunctive Dental Care? Adjunctive dental care is dental treatment needed as part of treating a medical condition, injury, or disease. TRICARE may cover this type of care, but only when it's medically necessary and directly connected to a covered medical issue. When TRICARE Covers it - Examples Important to KnowPre-Authorization is RequiredYou must get approval before receiving adjunctive dental care—unless it’s a medical emergency.

Adjunctive Dental Care