Check Out the Latest TRICARE Dental Program Newsletter

Image of Check Out the Latest TRICARE Dental Program Newsletter. Check Out the Latest TRICARE Dental Program Newsletter

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Did you know that TRICARE has a dental health newsletter? It’s called the TRICARE Health Matters Dental Newsletter, and it’s full of information about the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) and oral health. The latest issue of the newsletter is now online. If you’re enrolled in the TDP, you may receive the newsletter in the mail or by email.

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the TDP contactor, United Concordia, publish this newsletter four times a year.

“The goal of the newsletter is to help TDP enrollees make the most of their dental benefits,” said Robert Agnello, deputy director of Digital Communications at the DHA. “You can also learn a lot about taking care of your oral health.”

Topics in the latest newsletter include:

  • Getting to know your TDP benefits
  • Caring for your oral health in adulthood
  • How sealants help prevent cavities
  • Connections between diabetes and oral health
  • Using other dental insurance

Dental coverage is separate from your TRICARE health plan coverage. Your dental coverage options are based on who you are. The TDP is a voluntary dental plan for active duty family members and National Guard and Reserve members and family members. Your sponsor must have at least 12 months of military service left for you to enroll, as outlined in the TRICARE Dental Program Handbook. The TDP is available worldwide.

Retirees, their family members, and certain others may be eligible to purchase dental coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management administers this program.

To learn more about your dental coverage options, check out the TRICARE Dental Options Fact Sheet. And be sure to subscribe to TRICARE emails to get future newsletters delivered right to your inbox.

You also may be interested in...

Video
Jul 11, 2023

TRICARE Telemental

TRICARE Telemental

TRICARE offers telemental health services as a part of the telemedicine benefit. This video explains what telemental health services works and who needs a referral.

Article
Jun 14, 2023

TRICARE Moves With You: 5 Tips To Help Ease Your PCS Move

TRICARE Moves With You: 5 Tips To Help Ease Your PCS Move

For military families, summer can be a time of big changes due to permanent change of station (PCS) season. When moving, it helps to make a list of items you want to pack up and move with you. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about losing your TRICARE coverage during your move.

Article
May 24, 2023

5 Tips To Start a Conversation About Getting Mental Health Care

5 Tips To Start a Conversation About Getting Mental Health Care

“How are you?” It’s a question almost everyone answers every day. Like most, your usual response is probably, “Fine, thanks. How are you?” But if you really think about it, are you fine? Maybe you haven’t been yourself in a while. You’re feeling sad, stressed, lonely, or just not how you want to feel. You’d like to start feeling better but aren’t ...

Video
May 22, 2023

TRICARE Vaccine Cost

TRICARE vaccine cost

TRICARE covers age-appropriate vaccines, as recommended by the CDC. You can get TRICARE covered vaccines from military hospitals or clinics and network pharmacies at no cost. If you choose to get vaccinated by a TRICARE-authorized provider, like your doctor's office, you may have a copayment or a cost-share for the office visit. To learn more about ...

Video
May 18, 2023

Getting Started With Medicare and TRICARE

TRICARE For Life Webinar image

Are you or someone in your family turning 65 soon? To get TRICARE For Life coverage, you must have Medicare Part A and Part B. This webinar will give you a step-by-step overview of when and how to sign up for Medicare. You’ll also learn how Medicare and TRICARE work together to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. Presenter: Anne Breslin, TRICARE ...

Refine your search