Naval Dental Clinic

The Naval dental clinic is a U.S. military dental facility situated on Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island. It is a part of Naval Health Clinic New England, which provides a full range of outpatient medical and dental services to naval shore activities, fleet units, and other authorized beneficiaries in the region. The dental clinic is located at 1173 Whipple St, across from the commissary. The clinic's primary mission is to provide comprehensive dental care to active-duty U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Services offered include, but are not limited to, restorative dentistry, periodontics, oral surgery, and prosthodontics. Routine dental examinations and treatments are provided by appointment. The clinic is also equipped to handle dental emergencies for its beneficiaries, seeing them on the same day. While active-duty personnel are the main focus, the availability of services for family members and retirees is often limited. According to some sources, dental services for dependents are generally restricted to emergencies only, with routine and follow-up care required to be obtained through civilian dentists. The clinic is part of the larger military health system, and beneficiaries can get more information on their specific entitlements through TRICARE. The clinic's hours of operation are generally Monday through Friday, with a daily closure for lunch. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays. The phone numbers for the clinic are (401) 841-2541 and (401) 841-2542.