Dental

We provide general dentistry, preventive dentistry and pediatric dentistry newborn through age 11. The following specialty services are available via referrals only:

• Periodontics
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Orthodontics

If you’ve been stationed at Misawa for more than two years and haven’t had a dental exam and cleaning, please let us know when you call. We will place you on ‘HIGH PRIORITY’ and schedule you for the soonest possible appointment.

Dental Care for Family Members

Option A: On-Base Care

Step 1: Registration (Required)

• Enroll in the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal
• Ensure your Sponsor has updated your contact information in DEERS: (Update ‘My Profile’)

Step 2: Join the waitlist

• Contact the Misawa Dental Clinic to be added to the Waitlist. (See BOX 1. Waitlist Process)
  • U.S.: 011-81-176-77-6700
  • Japan: 0176-77-6700
  • DSN: 315-226-6700
• Visit the Dental Clinic Front Desk (Bldg 99)

Step 3: Scheduling

• The clinic will contact you by phone or via the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal to schedule your appointment.
• Clinic calls patient’s number on file
• Patient Portal Notification via email  

Step 4: Treatment

• Receive your exam, cleaning, and any necessary treatment.
• Patient added back to Waitlist if additional treatment is required
• No further treatment needed. Refer to STEP 1. REGISTRATION for next routine care.

Option B: Off-Base Care

Step 1: Enrollment (REQUIRED)

• Enroll in TRICARE Dental Program (United Concordia): ‘Dental Enrollments’ Tab

Step 2: Contact Kumasaka Dental Clinic (Hachinohe)

• Call:
  • U.S.: 011-81-178-28-2818
  • Japan: 0178-28-2818
• Address: 1 Chome-27-13 Ishido, Hachinohe, Aomori 039-1165, Japan
• Website: https://dentalkuma.com
  • English-speaking staff available.
  • Easily found on Google Maps.
  • Staff will assist with TRICARE paperwork.
  • Children welcome.
  • Exams/Cleanings are typically covered by TRICARE Dental.

Waitlist Process

Waitlist Status Check

To check your waitlist status, call or visit the clinic:

• U.S.: 011-81-176-77-6700
• Japan: 0176-77-6700
• DSN: 315-226-6700

When you're added to the Waitlist , you'll be assigned an approximate “Due Date" for your appointment. This date is based on the type of treatment you need and is an estimate of when you can expect to be scheduled.

Approx. Due Date by treatment type, as of July 2025:

• Pediatric
  • Exam/Cleaning: 7 Months
  • Specialty Care: 10 Months
• Adult
  • Exam/Cleaning: 4 Months
  • Specialty Care: 5 Months
• Orthodontics Initial Eval: 6 Months

Due Date is subject to change based on Wing Readiness Requirements and Dental Clinic Construction Progress.

The Misawa Dental Clinic Cares About Your Wellbeing

If you feel you're not receiving the dental service or care you need, please ask to speak with the Dental Flight Chief or leave an ICE Comment so that we can improve and better serve you.