The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

During this partial government shutdown, the 61st Medical Squadron remains open and continues to honor scheduled medical and dental appointments. Our patient appointing service is open and we're still taking requests for appointments. We're doing our best to minimize impact on our beneficiaries and their health care. The clinic’s Primary Care and Specialty Care services are fully operational. Ancillary services (pharmacy, laboratory, radiology) also remain operational. As always, safe and high-quality health care remain our priority. Please call 310-653-2873 to schedule or cancel appointments. For questions about TRICARE during the shutdown, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.

Health Services

Dental

Services Provided

General Dentistry

  • Readiness Exams
  • Cleanings
  • Fillings
  • Emergency Treatment

Specialty Care (limited)

  • Prosthodontics
  • Endodontics
  • Oral Surgery
  • Periodontics 

How to Make an Appointment

Contact the Dental Clinic Front Desk at 310-653–6844 or DSN 633-6844 to schedule an appointment.

Important Information

Our mission is to support empaneled active duty service members.

Retirees are only eligible to be seen on a space availability basis.

Dental Options Outside of Military Dental Clinics

For dental care outside of a military dental clinic, TRICARE offers dental coverage for service members, families and survivors. Additionally, retired service members, their families and certain survivors may qualify to purchase dental coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.
To learn more and see which plan you may use, visit www.tricare.mil/dental

 

Contact Us

Phone

310-653-6844

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed on weekends, federal holidays, Space Force down days, and for training the first Thursday of each month

Location

2nd Floor at El Segundo Clinic

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