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Navy Dental Corps: ninety years ... and forward
Dennis D Woofter1, Andrew Peters, Greg Kvaska
1Navy Dental Corps, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Washington, DC, USA.
The Journal of the American College of Dentists
|August 2, 2003
Summary
The Navy Dental Corps ensures sailor and marine readiness through optimized oral health. Its history spans over 90 years, serving in global conflicts and major operations.
Area of Science:
- Naval healthcare
- Military medicine
- Oral surgery
Background:
- Established in 1912, the Navy Dental Corps' mission is to maintain the oral health and operational readiness of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
- The Corps has evolved significantly since its inception, expanding its scope and reach globally.
Observation:
- Navy dentists have been deployed in every major conflict and operation over the past nine decades.
- The Dental Corps experienced substantial growth during World War II, with approximately 7,000 officers and 11,000 technicians serving.
Findings:
- The Navy Dental Corps has a long history of service in diverse global settings and critical historical events.
- Key deployments include the Korean and Vietnam Wars, Beirut, Somalia, Haiti, 9/11, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Implications:
- The continuous deployment of dental services underscores their critical role in military operational effectiveness.
- The historical record highlights the adaptability and enduring importance of the Navy Dental Corps in supporting national security objectives.