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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a maroon cross with an embattlement a top its vertical arm and nine silver squares across its lateral arm, divided alternately four above and five below with corners conjoined, the cross interlaced by a silver annulet passing in front of the vertical arms and inscribed "GUARDIANS OF" on the upper portion and "ORAL HEALTH" on the lower in maroon; all open areas within the annulet green.

Symbolism
Maroon and white are the colors used for the Army Medical Department and a cross is emblematic of aid. The conjoined squares, symbolic of advanced technology, allude to the unit's capabilities of mission accomplishment. The annulet simulates a wheel and refers to the Transportation Center at Fort Eustis. The interlacing and embattlements denote strength and refer to DENTAC Fort Eustis, VA.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 2 June 1980.  It was cancelled effective 30 September 2016, when the unit was discontinued.





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