The U.S. Army Dental Information Systems Center Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Dental Command on 6 September 1996 and was given its current designation on 1 October 2016.
Its maroon and white colors are used traditionally by both Dental Corps and Medical Corps units, as well as by Army Medical Department organizations, while the gold has a dual meaning: it stands for excellence while recalling the use of the precious metal by dentists. A hexagon-shaped insignia points to the six Army imperatives: quality people, leader development, training, force mix, doctrine, and modernization.
Inside the hexagon is a gold-trimmed, white triangle that suggests the Greek letter “delta,” commonly used as a symbol for Dentistry; the white alludes to the absence of disease through the dental profession’s focus on prevention and infectious disease control. The triangle is embattled as a symbol of the Center’s mission to do everything within its power to ensure a ready force. Inside the triangle is the Rod of Aesculapius (also spelled Asclepius), a longtime symbol of healing and medicine; outside, a laurel wreath is a reminder of the quality of care, dental readiness, and education programs provided by the Center.
The triangle is embattled to symbolize the Center’s mission to ensure a ready force. The rod of Aesculapius is a symbol of healing and medicine; the laurel wreath underscores the command’s quality of care, dental readiness, and education programs. "Global Care" is the Center's motto.
Also known as a unit crest or DUI, the Distinctive Unit Insignia is worn by all Soldiers (except General Officers) in units that have been authorized to be issued the device. It is worn centered on the shoulder loops of the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) and the blue Army Service Uniform (Enlisted only) with the base of the insignia toward the outside shoulder seam.
Full guidance on wear of the DUI is found in DA Pamphlet 670-1,
Section 21-22, "Distinctive unit insignia."