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The Guard is transforming the way it is organized and does business to fight and defeat emerging threats in the war on terrorism. A key transformation goal is to minimize mobilization time frames, thereby placing a premium on individual readiness. Overall health and fitness, including dental readiness, is critical to individual readiness.

Dental readiness newsletters, "Dental Bytes^®", have been developed for the ARNG citizen Soldier and Family by Major General (US Army Retired) Patrick D. Sculley, DDS, MA, former chief of staff of the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) and the second highest-ranking officer in the Army health care system. He was also deputy surgeon general of the Army and chief of the Army's Dental Corps. Information you need to improve and maintain your individual dental health is presented in each issue. Please sign in or sign up to receive ARNG Dental Bytes^® e-newsletters throughout the year. Enjoy each article and "click" on the hyperlinks to fully benefit from all of this information. These electronic newsletters are being offered to all Minutemen as a means of supporting you with oral health and dental fitness education, support and resources.

All Minutemen can, and must, make a positive impact on the overall Army National Guard readiness posture.

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Please read this very important article written by Dr. Patrick D. Sculley, D.D.S. Major General, US Army (Retired) and featured in GX Magazine.

Dental experts recommend that the first oral examination should occur at the time the first tooth appears but not later than the age of one year. This examination should be the first in a life-long series of regular dental visits. Over the life of an individual the areas of focus will change to reflect his or her changing needs, but the underlying purpose remains constant: to preserve healthy teeth and gums for life.

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Meet our eNewsletter Reviewer, Major General (US Army Retired) Patrick D. Sculley, DDS, MA, former chief of staff of the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) and the second highest-ranking officer in the Army health care system. He was also deputy surgeon general of the Army and chief of the Army's Dental Corps.

Click here to read more about Major General (US Army Retired) Patrick D. Sculley, DDS, MA.