Military Smiles: DoD Reviews Dental Form Feedback
Published Date: 1/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense wants your thoughts on a new form to track dental care for active-duty service members. They’re checking if this form is useful, clear, and not too much work to fill out. You’ve got until March 24, 2026, to share your ideas—help make sure the process is smooth and smart!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New ADDP Claim Form Records Dental Readiness
The Department of Defense proposes a new Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP) Claim Form (OMB Control Number 0720-0053) to obtain and record the dental readiness of Service Members and to submit claims for dental procedures so claims can be processed and reimbursement made to the provider.
Private Dental Providers Will Use Form To Claim Reimbursement
The proposed ADDP Claim Form will be used to submit dental procedure claims so that reimbursement can be made to private-sector dental providers who treat Service Members who are not near military dental facilities.
Paperwork Time Burden: 15 Minutes Per Response
The agency estimates 75,000 respondents completing 4 responses each (300,000 annual responses) with an average burden of 15 minutes per response, totaling 75,000 annual burden hours. Responses are submitted on occasion.
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