Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Dental • Portsmouth, VA • Since 1830
About
- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) is a U.S. Navy hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia, originally established as Norfolk/Naval Hospital Portsmouth in 1830. It is the oldest continuously operating hospital in the Navy medical system. - It operates under Tricare as a government health care facility with a focus on hospital-level services for military personnel and dependents. - Location highlights: HQ at 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23708; additional offices in Chesapeake and Suffolk, VA. - Key context for Dental/Health Services: NMCP provides comprehensive dental care as part of its military health system offerings, aligned with Tricare benefits for eligible beneficiaries.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23708
Phone
NMRTC Portsmouth Dental Clinic: 757-953-2711; NMRTC Portsmouth Oral Surgery: 757-953-2730; Norfolk Branch Dental Clinic: 757-953-8635 Ext 3; Oceana Branch Dental Clinic: 757-953-3917/3915; Dam Neck Branch Dental Clinic: 757-953-9854/9855; Little Creek Branch Dental Clinic: 757-953-8334/8335; Yorktown Branch Dental Clinic: 757-953-8417; Norfolk Naval Shipyard Dental: 757-953-6509/6523
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Opening Hours
Sick call hours: Monday–Friday 6:45 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.; general hours listed under Patient Feedback/General: Monday–Friday 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Emergency Care
Yes; emergencies seen anytime with appropriate referral from the Emergency Department; after hours should report to Emergency Room for evaluation.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
Dental Sick Call hours?
Sick call hours are held daily from 6:45 to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday
What are the general dental emergencies?
The following are usually considered dental emergencies: Severe Pain or Swelling; Uncontrollable Bleeding; Acute Trauma
What is not considered a dental emergency?
Loose teeth (adult or baby) unless associated with trauma/injury; Loose permanent or temporary crowns; Broken fillings or teeth that occur while eating
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
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Patients praise
- professional and kind providers and support staff
- prompt responses in some instances
- praise for specific dental department experiences
Common complaints
- reports of difficulty reaching staff by phone
- general dissatisfaction with military medical service experiences in online forums
- reports of hygiene issues in waiting areas
Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Coordinating other dental plan insurance with the TRICARE Dental Program > TRICARE Newsroom > TRICARE News — Mar 12, 2026
- DVIDS - News - TRICARE medical vs. dental coverage: understanding key differences — Jul 7, 2026
- NMCP Enhances Warfighter Readiness with Innovative Virtual Physical Therapy > Naval Medical Center Portsmouth > Articles — Mar 13, 2026
- Teledentistry under the TRICARE Dental Program > TRICARE Newsroom > TRICARE News — Mar 11, 2026
- TRICARE Dental Program orthodontic coverage: What you need to know > TRICARE Newsroom > TRICARE News — Dec 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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