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File: 970207_aadci_013.txtODS MEDICAL LESSONS LEARNED MOBILITY/MOBILIZATION CATEGORY ITEM NO. 9 Dental problems (SGHR ITEMS NO. 22, 224) BACKGROUND: A significant incidence of dental emergencies In the AOR was reported, occurring among every service. ARC personnel with dental problems placed undue workload on field dental service. DISCUSSION: There was a lack of uniformity among MAJCOMS in the level of dental screening of mobility Personnel. ARC personnel have no screening mechanism and are responsible to maintain their own dental health. RECOMMENDATIONS: Implement USAF wide dental screening of mobility Personnel, add as a requirement to AFR 28-4. Emphasize to ARC members their responsibility to maintain worldwide health status. ACTIONS REQUIRED: Ensure dental screening for mobility personnel Is addressed In future guidance on mobility. ACTIONS COMPLETED: Under the new AFPD/AFI structure, guidance responsibility Is delegated to the MAJCOMs/Wings. MAJCOM readiness offices have been appraised of this plan and will incorporate dental screening In their respective mobility planning. NOTE: This does not solve the dilemma of dental problems In the ARC. STATUS: Open. t
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