"The Highlights in the History of U.S. Army Dentistry reveals the strong interest that organized dentistry has had in ensuring that military members continue to receive high-quality dental care whether serving at home or on foreign soil. It also records the progress made in recognizing how unique dental and oral health care is in medical and health delivery and how important dental personnel are to general health and to combat casualty care. Finally, it makes evident the value of dental support in operations other than war. Highlights in the History of U.S. Army Dentistry is not intended to be a definitive history of the Army Dental Corps. Instead, it presents only the most significant events in the Corps' evolution."--