Dental PAC

Dental PAC The Dental Professional Advisory Committee (DePAC) provides advice and consultation to the Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service.

Public Health Service on issues related to professional practices and personnel activities of Civil Service and Commissioned Corps Dentists. The DePAC provides similar assistance to the USPHS Chief Dental Officer (CDO) and, upon request, to USPHS dental program directors. Members representing many of the USPHS agencies and operating divisions are selected each year, with 20 being the total number

of voting members serving three-year terms. They are knowledgeable oral health professionals who represent the interests, concerns, and responsibilities of USPHS dentists. The major goals of the DePAC are to:

Identify and facilitate resolution of issues of concern as they relate to USPHS and the dental profession. Assist in meeting USPHS personnel needs through recruitment, training, and appropriate use of USPHS dentists. Develop position papers, statistical reports, and guidelines to advise on matters relating to personnel and professional issues. Promote the development and utilization of oral health professionals by the USPHS and other Government programs. Promote cooperation and communication among oral health professionals and other health professionals. Promote all aspects of oral health throughout the agencies and programs of the USPHS. Provide liaison among professional disciplines within and among USPHS components, and advice and consultation to the agency heads and operating programs upon requests.

Happy New Year
01/01/2025

Happy New Year

Dont wait for 2025! 🦷 It is recommended that everyone floss twice a day for optimal gum health. Start your flossing New...
12/23/2024

Dont wait for 2025! 🦷
It is recommended that everyone floss twice a day for optimal gum health.

Start your flossing New Year’s resolution today!

Get your Symposium plans ready! Lots of fun events to get to gather with your fellow CC members in the works.
11/18/2024

Get your Symposium plans ready! Lots of fun events to get to gather with your fellow CC members in the works.

🪥🦷 It’s Brush Your Teeth Day! 🪥 🦷 Time to clean off all those sugar bugs from last nights candy. If you have extra, be s...
11/01/2024

🪥🦷 It’s Brush Your Teeth Day! 🪥 🦷 Time to clean off all those sugar bugs from last nights candy.

If you have extra, be sure to bring it by your local dental office, they’ll be sure to take it off your hands and dispose of it properly 😎🙌🤓

Want to donate your candy to an active duty service member? Check out Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops, Operation Shoebox, or your local Veterans Administration for drop off locations. 🍬

We hope everyone has a very spooky and fun Halloween! 🎃 Candy can be a part of a healthy lifestyle when eaten in moderat...
10/31/2024

We hope everyone has a very spooky and fun Halloween! 🎃
Candy can be a part of a healthy lifestyle when eaten in moderation and teeth are brushed and flossed regularly.
What is your favorite Halloween treat?

Thanks for stopping by and speaking with us at the Expo Hall! Looking forward to keeping in touch!
10/18/2024

Thanks for stopping by and speaking with us at the Expo Hall! Looking forward to keeping in touch!

Will we see you this week? Please stop by our booth in the Expo Hall and say hello! 👋 🦷
10/15/2024

Will we see you this week? Please stop by our booth in the Expo Hall and say hello! 👋 🦷

Even Cookie Monster knows! Brush those teeth for optimal health 🦷 🪥
10/02/2024

Even Cookie Monster knows!
Brush those teeth for optimal health 🦷 🪥

Interested in a casual setting mentoring session? Regitration for DWC has opened!
09/26/2024

Interested in a casual setting mentoring session? Regitration for DWC has opened!

08/22/2024

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Division Of Commissioned Corps Personnel And Readiness, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Plaza Level, Suite 100
Rockville, MD
20852

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