375 Dental Clinic

The 375 Dental Clinic, located at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, is a dental facility that primarily serves active-duty military personnel. It operates as a component of the larger 375th Medical Group, which provides a wide array of health services to the base's beneficiaries. The clinic's core mission is to ensure the optimal oral health and readiness of active-duty service members. Historically, the clinic may have offered services to dependents and retirees, but recent changes indicate a shift to focus exclusively on active-duty personnel. For dependents and retirees, TRICARE Dental Program enrollment and civilian dentists are highly encouraged. The 375 Dental Clinic offers comprehensive dental care, including general dentistry and various specialties. These specialties include, but are not limited to, endodontics (root canal treatments), prosthodontics (dental prosthetics like crowns and bridges), and periodontics (gum disease treatment). They also handle dental emergencies during and after duty hours, with procedures for managing acute swelling, bleeding, severe pain, and trauma. The clinic emphasizes maintaining overall oral health and readiness for military operations.