RLTW
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Is this an accurate summary of the DoDMERB policy regarding removal of wisdom teeth for incoming USMA new cadets?
1. Get required current new dental information
(“West Point Instructions for Candidates Offered Admission: Class of 2015, pg 7)
“dentist completes the required examination form, and makes new Panorex and Bitewing radiographs, etc.”
2. If recommended by dentist, have all wisdom teeth removed
( “West Point Instructions for Candidates Offered Admission: Class of 2015, pg 7)
“prior to reporting to West Point, cadet candidates should ensure that all correctable dental disease is addressed, and treatment completed.”
3. Preferably, remove wisdom teeth sufficiently prior to R-Day to allow for full recovery
(from various SAF posts)
4. Do not report wisdom teeth removal unless something goes awry
(from various SAF posts)
5. Once the dentist/oral surgeon has released the candidate back to full activities, get a letter from them explaining what procedure the candidate went through and send it to DoDMERB.
(from various SAF posts)
1. Get required current new dental information
(“West Point Instructions for Candidates Offered Admission: Class of 2015, pg 7)
“dentist completes the required examination form, and makes new Panorex and Bitewing radiographs, etc.”
2. If recommended by dentist, have all wisdom teeth removed
( “West Point Instructions for Candidates Offered Admission: Class of 2015, pg 7)
“prior to reporting to West Point, cadet candidates should ensure that all correctable dental disease is addressed, and treatment completed.”
3. Preferably, remove wisdom teeth sufficiently prior to R-Day to allow for full recovery
(from various SAF posts)
4. Do not report wisdom teeth removal unless something goes awry
(from various SAF posts)
5. Once the dentist/oral surgeon has released the candidate back to full activities, get a letter from them explaining what procedure the candidate went through and send it to DoDMERB.
(from various SAF posts)