With the end of the year approaching, it’s a good time to consider your family’s healthcare needs for the coming year. As you think about things like scheduling preventive care visits and knowing your 2025 TRICARE costs, you should also note some changes coming to TRICARE in 2025.

If you’re enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, your TDP monthly premiums will decrease for coverage effective Nov. 1. These new rates will remain in effect until Feb. 28, 2025.

Relocating can be an exciting, but stressful, time. Worrying about your family’s dental needs shouldn’t be part of that stress. Here’s a guide to help you find a dentist and understand the advantages of choosing a network provider with the TDP.

As a new parent, you have a lot on your mind—but dental insurance for your baby might not be at the top of the list. Don’t worry! The TRICARE Dental Program helps military families by signing up kids at age 1.

Hold the press! For the first time in a long time, the Branch Health Clinic of U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Yokosuka aboard Fleet Activities Chinhae has a full-time dentist. Lieutenant Ryan Twaddle recently arrived here to attend to the dental needs of the base.

The 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Dental Flight remains devoted to safeguarding the dental health of every Airmen, ensuring their optimal performance in daily operations.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 38 million American adults currently have diabetes. Even though diabetes is common, many people don’t know about its connection to oral health.

Within the historic corridors of Dunn Dental Clinic at JBSA-Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, Capt. Anna Olson strides with purpose, her determination evident in each step.

In an effort to recognizing the versatile and multi-talented aspect of dental assistants, Naval Medical Center San Diego celebrates Dental Assistant Recognition Week, March 3-9.

The Military Health System (MHS) is responsible for the overall oral health and readiness of service members—both active and the Reserve component. Additionally, the MHS offers dental insurance plans that all other TRICARE beneficiaries can purchase if they choose.

Depression can cause you to neglect your oral health if you aren’t able to motivate yourself to do daily tasks like brushing your teeth and flossing. See how TRICARE can help your mental and oral health.

The U.S. Navy deployed the first En-Route Care System medical expeditionary capability aboard the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group during a regularly scheduled deployment, Oct. 14.

The Defense Health Agency announced today the award of the sixth generation of the TRICARE Dental Program contract. The new TRICARE Dental Program contract will go into effect Dec. 1, 2024. The new contract will provide private sector dental care to active duty family members, eligible National Guard and Reservists, and active duty services members ...

According to the National Institutes of Health, health care providers diagnose about 54,000 new cases of oral cancer per year in the United States. As with all types of cancer, education and early detection are critical. Learn how to spot the warning signs of oral cancer before the disease can spread.

Most active duty service members get dental care at military dental clinics, also known as military dental treatment facilities (DTFs). However, some care can’t be completed at a DTF. In these cases, you get care from civilian dentists through the Active Duty Dental Program.