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Show ! DENTAL CORPS OF ARMY CAX CARE FOR 5,000,000 MEX The dental requirements of an army of more than 5,000,000 men jean now he met by the present force 'of the Dental Corps of the United States Army. Examinations have j been closed and no further additions will be marie to the corps for some time. The number of dental officers has expanded since war was declare from 58 to 5,810. Commissions were offered to 5.467 dentists in all parts of the country, and all but 271 were accepted. The average number of tooth fillings fill-ings in the Army ranges from 2 2 rr ,-000 ,-000 to 250.000 a month. Special ; dental infirmaries have been estan-lisheri estan-lisheri in the camps and cantonment? to which newly inducted soldiers an 'sent for examination shortly after j arrival in camp. |