A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a maroon hexagon bearing a white crenelated triangle charged with a gold rod of Aesculapius, all enclosed in base by a green laurel wreath superimposed by a gold scroll inscribed GLOBAL CARE in maroon.
Maroon and white are the colors traditionally used by the Dental Corps. Gold represents the precious metals used by dentists. The hexagon represents the six Army imperatives: quality people, training, leader development, force mix, doctrine, and modernization. The triangle suggests the Greek letter delta, a symbol of dentistry. Its white color alludes to the absence of disease and the dental professions focus on prevention and infectious disease control. The triangle is embattled to symbolize the Centers mission to ensure a ready force. The rod of Aesculapius is a symbol of healing and medicine; the laurel wreath underscores the commands quality of care, dental readiness, and education programs.
The distinctive was originally approved for the US Army Dental Command on 6 September 1996. It was redesignated for the US Army Dental Information Systems Center with the symbolism updated effective 1 October 2016.