Test Question

[EastRound]

Are the medical and optometry exams the only things we need for DODMERB? I’ve heard people talk about orthodontic exams but that doesn’t even pop up on my DODMETS portal.

can someone clarify?

 

[MullenLE]

Medical (audiology included at 95% of the facilities...in a few areas..audiology is separate) and Opto are the initial exams. Individually dependent, there may be a need for a follow-up with an orthodontist

 

[EastRound]

Medical (audiology included at 95% of the facilities...in a few areas..audiology is separate) and Opto are the initial exams. Individually dependent, there may be a need for a follow-up with an orthodontist

What do you mean when you say “individually dependent”? Are you saying that not everyone necessarily needs it?

 

[MullenLE]

Yes. Someone that is not involved in Orthodomtic treatment, will not need to see their Orthodontist....those that are...will

 

[EastRound]

Yes. Someone that is not involved in Orthodomtic treatment, will not need to see their Orthodontist....those that are...will

I see. I have a permanent “brace” behind my two front teeth to keep them together. I also wear a retainer at night. I am not, however, wearing regular orthodontic braces.

Does this warrant orthodontic evaluation?

 

[MullenLE]

When we receive your exam results, evaluate those, you'll be notified what you need and how to obtain it. we don't do evaluations over a public forum

 

[EastRound]

When we receive your exam results, evaluate those, you'll be notified what you need and how to obtain it. we don't do evaluations over a public forum

Thank you

 

[MullenLE]

Our honor and privilege to serve

 

[Boymomof3]

I see. I have a permanent “brace” behind my two front teeth to keep them together. I also wear a retainer at night. I am not, however, wearing regular orthodontic braces.

Does this warrant orthodontic evaluation?

Of course, every exam/candidate is different but for my DS (exam in Dec) he has a top permanent retainer that holds I think 4-6 teeth in place & also one on the bottom for the same teeth, plus a night retainer. The permanent retainers wear noted in the exam & that was it. He had 2 AMI requests but nothing related to his orthodontia work. Hopefully it’s that simple for you too!

 

[EastRound]

Of course, every exam/candidate is different but for my DS (exam in Dec) he has a top permanent retainer that holds I think 4-6 teeth in place & also one on the bottom for the same teeth, plus a night retainer. The permanent retainers wear noted in the exam & that was it. He had 2 AMI requests but nothing related to his orthodontia work. Hopefully it’s that simple for you too!

Hopefully! Thanks for the info