If you are stationed at Fort Liberty, married to someone who is, or working as a civilian on post, your dental options come down to two categories. On-base care covers active-duty soldiers. For families and civilian employees, you choose an off-base practice. The decision that comes next is usually about distance, comfort, and continuity.
Our practice on Yadkin Road sits roughly 5 to 7 miles from Fort Liberty's main gates, accessible via the All American Freeway. We are led by a former 82nd Airborne soldier turned dentist, which means the practice understands the rhythms of post life: deployments, PCS moves, training schedules that change without notice.
Why Fort Liberty Families Choose a Veteran-Led Practice
Dr. Jeremiah Davis served with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg before transitioning to dentistry. That single fact does more for trust signals with military patients than any marketing message could. A few specifics that matter to military families:
- He understands PCS timing.Active-duty families often need to consolidate dental work into compressed windows before a move. The practice schedules around that, not against it.
- He understands deployment readiness.Soldiers preparing for deployment sometimes need extensive work in a short period to meet dental class 1 readiness. The practice can move those cases to the front of the schedule.
- He understands the difference between TRICARE and a PPO plan.We accept most major PPO plans. Family-member dental coverage usually comes through a separate PPO carrier; we can help verify benefits before your first visit.
That cultural fluency is not unique to military patients (anyone gets the same level of attention) but it removes friction that other practices may not even recognize.
What a Professional Dental Cleaning Includes
Standard adult cleaning, about 45 to 60 minutes, in this order:
- Soft-tissue check.The hygienist examines gums, tongue, cheeks, and palate for inflammation, lesions, or oral cancer signs.
- Periodontal probing.Pocket depths measured at six points per tooth. Anything over 3mm gets flagged.
- Plaque and tartar removed above and below the gumline using ultrasonic and hand instruments.
- Surface stains removed and tooth surfaces smoothed.
- Flossing and fluoride.Tight contacts cleared and fluoride applied based on decay risk.
- Exam by Dr. Davis.Findings reviewed, x-rays read, follow-up steps explained.
If you have not had a cleaning in over a year (common during deployment cycles) the first visit may run longer. Heavy tartar deposits sometimes require staged removal across multiple appointments.
Dr. Jeremiah Davis: 82nd Airborne Veteran
Beyond his service record, Dr. Davis holds an unusually deep clinical credential stack:
- Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD)
- Master of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (MICIO)
- Master of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (FAAID)
- Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology (DABOI/ID)
- Surgical Master of the Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy (only two dentists in the US hold this)
- Dawson Academy Scholar
- Voted Top 40 Dentists Under 40
Most are implant and reconstruction credentials. For a routine cleaning, they are background. They become directly relevant if a cleaning surfaces something more serious, such as a cracked filling, gum disease, or a tooth that needs reconstruction. Soldiers and family members do not get bounced to a specialist for things the practice can handle in-house.
The Types of Cleanings We Provide
Routine Prophylactic Cleaning
Standard six-month cleaning for healthy patients. Above-the-gumline scaling, polishing, fluoride if indicated.
Scaling and Root Planing
For patients with 4mm or deeper gum pockets. Below-the-gumline cleaning under local anesthesia, typically split across two visits.
Periodontal Maintenance
After scaling and root planing, cleanings shift to every three or four months to prevent gum disease recurrence.
Implant Maintenance Cleaning
Implants require non-metal instruments to avoid scratching the titanium surface. We use specialized implant scalers and air polishing with glycine powder.
How Often Should You Schedule a Cleaning?
The American Dental Association recommends cleaning intervals determined by your dentist based on individual risk factors. Twice a year is the baseline for adults with healthy gums. Patients with gum disease, diabetes, or smoking history often need cleanings every three or four months.
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Insurance, Membership, and Payment Options
We accept most major PPO dental plans, including the carriers that typically provide dental coverage to military family members under TRICARE family-member dental programs. We do not accept Medicaid. For uninsured patients, the Friends and Family Membership Plan covers two cleanings per year plus discounts on additional services. CareCredit financing is available for larger procedures. Fees are estimated in writing before any treatment begins.
Scheduling Around Active-Duty Demands
Active-duty schedules change without notice. Training rotations, range time, weeks-long field exercises. We try to make our schedule work around yours rather than the other way around. A few notes:
- If you need to reschedule because of duty changes, call as early as you can and we will work to find another slot, usually within the same week.
- Family members can typically book back-to-back appointments to consolidate trips to the practice.
- If you are preparing for a deployment and need extensive work compressed into a short window, mention that when you book. We can often move you up the schedule.
- If you are PCS'ing in or out and need records transferred, our front desk handles that paperwork same-day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept military dental insurance?
We are in-network with most major PPO dental plans, including the carriers that administer dental benefits for many military family members. Coverage details vary by plan and by whether you are active duty, family member, or retiree. Call (910) 864-4646 with your specific plan information before your visit and we will verify your benefits in advance.
How close are you to Fort Liberty?
About 5 to 7 miles depending on which gate you use, typically a 10 to 15 minute drive via the All American Freeway. For soldiers and families on Smoke Bomb Hill, Linden Oaks, or the Normandy Drive housing areas, we are usually faster to reach than driving across post. We sit just off Yadkin Road on the northwest side of Fayetteville.
Can you fit a cleaning around training schedules?
That is a regular request. Early morning appointments at 9 AM are often the easiest to protect against duty conflicts. We also keep flexibility for last-minute reschedules. Call as early as you can if duty changes force you to move the appointment and we will work to find another slot within the same week.
I am preparing for deployment and need dental readiness fast. Can you help?
Yes. Dr. Davis served in the 82nd Airborne and understands the dental class 1 readiness requirement before deployment. When you book, tell the front desk you have a deployment timeline. We can often consolidate cleanings and any necessary follow-up work into a tighter window and move you up the schedule where possible.
Do you treat military family members and dependents?
Yes. The practice treats spouses, children of all ages, and dependent parents alongside the soldier. Family blocks are common: two or three appointments scheduled back-to-back so one trip handles the household. Tell us when you book how many people you want to bring and we will set it up.
I am a veteran and have not seen a dentist in years. Is that okay?
Completely understandable and very common. Dr. Davis is himself a veteran and the staff is trained to work without judgment, without lectures, and without the small-talk pressure some patients find uncomfortable. The first visit will run longer because we want a full periodontal exam and x-rays before any cleaning. If anxiety around medical settings is a factor, ask about our Worry Free™ sedation options when you book.
Schedule Your Cleaning
Call (910) 864-4646 or request an appointment online. New patients should plan for a longer first visit so we can complete a full periodontal exam and any necessary x-rays before the cleaning. If dental anxiety has kept you away (including any veteran patients dealing with anxiety triggers around medical settings) ask about our Worry Free™ sedation options when you book.
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