United States Navy Dental Corps
Medical-focused staff corps of the United States Navy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Dental Corps of the United States Navy consists of naval officers with a doctorate in either dental surgery (DDS) or dental medicine (DMD) and who practice dentistry for Sailors and Marines to ensure optimal oral health.
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Founded | August 22, 1912; 111 years ago (1912-08-22) |
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The U.S. Navy Dental Corps was established by an Act of Congress in 1912. Its membership consists of the Navy and the United States Navy Reserve dental officers. The primary mission of the Corps is to prevent or remedy dental conditions that may interfere with the performance of duty by members of the active naval forces.[3] In overseas locations, they sometimes also treat dependent family members.