On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, the fighting of World War I stopped. Congress made November 11 a national holiday in 1938, called Armistice Day. In 1954 it changed the name to Veterans Day, a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
To every veteran, and to the families who served alongside them: thank you.
Dental care for veterans is growing fast
Most people know the VA runs hospitals and clinics. Fewer know how much dental care it provides. In fiscal year 2025, 888,051 veterans received dental care through the VA, and community care providers delivered more than 3.5 million dental procedures.
Demand is climbing. The Government Accountability Office reported in September that the number of veterans eligible for VA dental benefits grew about 70 percent, from about 1.38 million in 2020 to about 2.34 million in 2025. Over the same years, the number using those benefits roughly doubled, from about 420,000 to about 870,000.
Behind those numbers are clinics working full schedules: more patients, more procedures, and equipment that has to keep up.
What veteran care asks of equipment
It has to last. Federal clinics buy equipment expecting it to serve for many years, through high patient volume. That is the standard we build to every day in Clearwater, Florida, because building our products in the United States is a core part of who we are.
It has to work for every patient. Many veterans live with mobility challenges, and getting safely into a treatment chair matters. In 2024, the U.S. Access Board set a 17-inch low transfer height for certain medical diagnostic equipment. Our S2617 OMS Procedures Chair was designed around that standard. It has a 17-inch low transfer position, a removable transfer support bar and a 500 lb lift capacity.
It has to fit the room. Federal clinics range from dental and oral surgery suites to ENT procedure rooms. Boyd builds chairs, delivery systems, stools and cabinetry for all of these specialties, so a clinic can outfit a whole operatory from one manufacturer.
Already serving those who serve
Boyd equipment is already in federal facilities. Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers have purchased Boyd procedure room cabinetry, and the Department of Defense has purchased Boyd surgery tables. It’s work we’re proud of, and we want to do more of it.
For federal buyers
If you’re planning equipment for a VA, military or other federal clinic, our team can help with product selection, specs and quotes. Request a quote or contact our sales team.
To the men and women who served: thank you. Built to last. Built for you. Built by Boyd!