TRICARE Dental Program

The TRICARE Dental Program is a voluntary dental plan. You can enroll if you're a:

• Family member of an active duty service member
• Family member of a National Guard/Reserve member
• National Guard/Reserve Member who isn’t on active duty or covered by the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP)
  • You get active duty dental benefits if you're on active duty or covered by TAMP.

Availability

The plan is available worldwide in two service areas:

• CONUS Service AreaUnited States, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
• OCONUS Service AreaAreas outside of the United States, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Coverage

The TRICARE Dental Program covers:

• Exams, cleanings, fluorides, sealants, and X-rays
• Fillings, including white fillings on back teeth
• Root canals
• Gum surgery
• Oral surgery and tooth extractions
• Crowns and dentures
• Orthodontics and braces
• Scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) for diabetics
• Additional cleaning for pregnant women

Dental Contractor

MetLife is the TRICARE Dental Program contractor. After you enroll, you can create an account with MetLife to:

• View dental coverage
• Check a claim
• View claims history
• View explanation of benefits
• Find a dentist
• File a complaint
• View frequently asked questions
• View oral health information
• Download forms and documents
• Download the TRICARE Dental Program Benefit Booklet and other materials

You'll need a Department of Defense Self-Service Logon to create your account.