DODMERB Question
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No, it will not as long as there are no complications. Just report it to DODMERB and answer any questions they have. You are well outside their recommended wisdom teeth window so it is a good time to do it.
My ds had his wisdom teeth out in early April after receiving his appointment and neither DODMERB nor USAFA cared at all. They just wanted to know if he was healing normally. He did and was back to playing lacrosse in a week.
Usafa’27Mom
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Same with my DS.
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No it will not disqualify you. In fact, the Appointee Handbook recommends getting them removed before I-day.
From the Handbook pages 26-27
Wisdom teeth may cause lost Academic time and possible delays in pilot qualification for cadets. It is highly encouraged for you to visit your family dentist for a thorough dental examination, paying particular attention to the above-mentioned concerns. Correction of all dental defects and removal of wisdom teeth, when indicated, before arriving at the Academy will maximize your dental health, prevent lost Academic time, minimize any dental conditions affecting pilot qualifications and go a long way toward ensuring your success as an Air Force cadet. However, it would be best to have at least 8 weeks of healing between when the surgery is completed and when you arrive at the Academy. If you would like to get ahead of the game and are planning to have a career in aviation or are in collegiate sports, then it would be in your best interest to consider having your wisdom teeth removed before arrival at the Academy. If your civilian dentist has recommended you have your wisdom teeth removed, we strongly suggest you follow their advice. However, having your teeth pulled one week prior to arrival is unacceptable. At minimum, it should be done at least 8 weeks prior to arriving here to allow for appropriate healing time. Cadets will have an evaluation of retained wisdom teeth prior to graduation as part of routine dental examinations.
Upon arrival at the Academy, you will commence with a myriad of in-processing actions to include a complete dental exam. We will initiate a completely new dental record on you. There is no need for you to bring your dental records or X-rays from your civilian dentist.
From the Handbook pages 26-27
Wisdom teeth may cause lost Academic time and possible delays in pilot qualification for cadets. It is highly encouraged for you to visit your family dentist for a thorough dental examination, paying particular attention to the above-mentioned concerns. Correction of all dental defects and removal of wisdom teeth, when indicated, before arriving at the Academy will maximize your dental health, prevent lost Academic time, minimize any dental conditions affecting pilot qualifications and go a long way toward ensuring your success as an Air Force cadet. However, it would be best to have at least 8 weeks of healing between when the surgery is completed and when you arrive at the Academy. If you would like to get ahead of the game and are planning to have a career in aviation or are in collegiate sports, then it would be in your best interest to consider having your wisdom teeth removed before arrival at the Academy. If your civilian dentist has recommended you have your wisdom teeth removed, we strongly suggest you follow their advice. However, having your teeth pulled one week prior to arrival is unacceptable. At minimum, it should be done at least 8 weeks prior to arriving here to allow for appropriate healing time. Cadets will have an evaluation of retained wisdom teeth prior to graduation as part of routine dental examinations.
Upon arrival at the Academy, you will commence with a myriad of in-processing actions to include a complete dental exam. We will initiate a completely new dental record on you. There is no need for you to bring your dental records or X-rays from your civilian dentist.