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Discussion in 'Army Reserve' started by alec_brickie, Jan 10, 2009.

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  1. alec_brickie

    alec_brickie Swinger

    is there a dental check in the medical you have to take before you join. i only ask because i havent been to the dentist for a long time but my teeth never hurt and if it aint broke dont fix it
     
    alec_brickie, Jan 10, 2009
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  2. msr

    msr LE

    Go and have a checkup. There's a lot of people get rejected for mobilisation for bad teeth. Just because they don't hurt, doesn't mean there is no problem.


    msr
     
    msr, Jan 10, 2009
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  3. alec_brickie

    alec_brickie Swinger

    but would i not get accepted to join the TA because of my teeth.
     
    alec_brickie, Jan 10, 2009
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  4. Sixty

    Sixty LE Moderator Book Reviewer
    1. ARRSE Cyclists and Triathletes


    No, you wouldn't get rejected as there is no dental check on selection.
     
    Sixty, Jan 10, 2009
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  5. msr

    msr LE

    Unlikely, but to be honest the TA doesn't need grotty individuals who are unable to take care of their personal health.

    A dentist's appointment doesn't even cost anything.

    msr
     
    msr, Jan 10, 2009
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  6. alec_brickie

    alec_brickie Swinger

    my misses has been nagging for ages about me going to the dentist and your right i will go and have a check up.
     
    alec_brickie, Jan 10, 2009
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  7. msr

    msr LE

    Just don't let her see this post ;)
     
    msr, Jan 10, 2009
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  8. msr

    msr LE

    Should there be?
     
    msr, Jan 10, 2009
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  9. Sixty

    Sixty LE Moderator Book Reviewer
    1. ARRSE Cyclists and Triathletes

    Certainly should be, in my opinion.

    We know people aren't going to join and then go immediately to Chilwell but if their teeth are in a state at attestation it could be caught at the time. Rather than wait for them being binned at mobilisation further down their career path.
     
    Sixty, Jan 10, 2009
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  11. msr

    msr LE

    I am inclined to agree with you, but the devil's advocate says why should we make the joining process even more complex than it already is?
     
    msr, Jan 10, 2009
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