Health Matters (Dental) Newsletter

This is a quarterly newsletter that provides news and information about the TRICARE Dental Program. For additional newsletter issues, go to the TRICARE Dental Program website.

Issue 1 | 2026

• Understanding the TRICARE Dental Program: Network vs. non-network dentists
  Do you get dental health care through the TRICARE Dental Program? If so, you should know the difference between network and non-network dentists and how they affect your costs. Knowing how the TDP works and understanding the difference between network and non-network dentists can help you get care more easily while managing out-of-pocket costs.
• Teledentistry under the TRICARE Dental Program
  In our increasingly digital world, health care is evolving, and your dental care is no exception. Teledentistry offers a convenient and accessible way to receive dental care from the comfort of your own home.
• Coordinating other dental plan insurance with the TRICARE Dental Program
  Do you or your spouse have another dental insurance plan in addition to the TRICARE Dental Program? Did you know you can use both? Not only could coordinating dental plans provide extra coverage, you could also lower out-of-pocket costs.
• Set your child up for a lifetime of healthy smiles
  Tooth decay is the most common chronic health problem affecting children in the U.S. today. More than half of children between ages 6 and 8 have had at least one cavity in their baby teeth, and more than half of teens between 12 and 19 have had cavities in their adult teeth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Who can enroll in the TRICARE Dental Program?

The following individuals may enroll:

• Active duty family members
• National Guard and Reserve family members
• National Guard and Reserve members who aren’t on active duty or covered by the Transitional Assistance Management Program

To check if you’re eligible for the TRICARE Dental Program, call the DMDC/DEERS Support Office.

Contact Information

DMDC/DEERS Support Office
800-538-9552

TRICARE Dental Program contractor: United Concordia
CONUS50 United States, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands: 844-653-4061
OCONUSAreas outside of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (toll-free): 844-653-4060
OCONUS (toll): +1-717-888-7400

If I enroll in the TRICARE Dental Program family plan option, do I have to enroll all of my family members?

Yes. There are some exceptions:

• You can’t enroll in a family plan if you’re a National Guard or Reserve sponsor. You may only enroll in a separate single plan.
• You don’t have to enroll your children under age 1. The TDP contractor automatically enrolls children at age 1.
• You don’t have to enroll your family members who live in different locations (for example, away at college).

To learn more, download the TRICARE Dental Program Handbook.