Fill Out DD Form 2813 Online
Department of Defense Active Duty/Reserve Forces Dental Examination
U.S. Department of Defense
Certifies a dental examination by a civilian or military dentist to document the dental readiness of active duty and reserve members.
Reviewed July 2026
How it works
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DD Form 2813, the Department of Defense Active Duty/Reserve Forces Dental Examination, certifies that a service member has had a dental examination and records the dental readiness classification that results. It is used most heavily by National Guard and Reserve members who see civilian dentists, because it lets a civilian provider document the annual exam the services require for deployment readiness.
You can fill out the member portion of DD Form 2813 in the Universal PDF editor, type your identifying and unit information on screen, and download the PDF to bring to your dental appointment. The dentist completes the examination portion, assigns the dental class, and signs the form so you can return it through your unit.
What DD Form 2813 is used for
Dental readiness is a deployment requirement, and every member needs a current examination on record. The form serves that system by documenting:
- That a qualified dentist examined the member and when
- The dental readiness classification assigned at the exam
- Any conditions that need treatment before the member is deployable
- The examining dentist's identification and signature
Who uses the form
National Guard and Reserve members are the primary users, since they typically receive dental care from civilian dentists rather than military dental clinics, often through the TRICARE Dental Program. Active duty members seen by civilian providers in some circumstances use it as well.
The form has two participants: the member, who completes the identification portion, and the dentist, who performs the exam and certifies the findings. Universal PDF is an independent document tool and is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or TRICARE.
How to fill out DD Form 2813
Prepare your portion before the appointment so the dentist only needs to add the clinical findings:
- Member information: name, Social Security number or DoD ID, branch, component, and unit
- Contact information for you and your unit
- The dentist completes the examination results and marks the dental classification
- The dentist signs and dates the form, adding practice information
- Return the signed form to your unit's dental readiness monitor
Where the form goes
The completed, signed form goes back to your unit, where the dental readiness monitor records the classification in the service's readiness system. Members using the TRICARE Dental Program follow their component's instructions for submitting exam documentation, and your unit can confirm whether any additional route applies.
An exam is generally valid for readiness purposes for twelve months, so schedule the next one before the current classification lapses and keep a copy of every form you turn in.
Frequently asked questions
You can complete your portion online. Open the form in the Universal PDF editor, type your member and unit information on screen, and download the PDF to bring to your appointment. The dentist fills in the examination findings and signs it.
The examining dentist signs and dates the form after the examination. Their signature is what certifies the exam and the dental classification, so an unsigned form will not be accepted for readiness credit.
The services group members into dental classes that indicate whether they are current and deployable, need treatment, or need an exam. The dentist marks the class on the form based on the examination findings, and your unit tracks it in the readiness system.
An annual examination is the standard across the services. If your classification lapses or you are marked as needing treatment, your deployability status can be affected until the record is brought current.
A licensed civilian dentist can perform the exam and certify the form, which is exactly what it was designed for. Members enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program typically use their network dentist and follow their component's submission instructions.
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