title: SOF dentistry.
abstract: Special Operations Forces (SOF) medics trained to deliver comprehensive dental care (extractions and fillings) to a population in a contested area can be one of the more important elements in a successful UW campaign. This article will highlight and review an inexpensive, lightweight, highly portable dental system that allows the SOF medic to deliver these vital dental services in the field.
authors.forename: Robert D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Harrington
mesh_terms: D055826:Afghan Campaign 2001-; D003814:Dentistry, Operative; D006801:Humans; D054542:Iraq War, 2003-2011; D008885:Military Dentistry; D013515:Surgery, Oral / Q000295:instrumentation; D014481:United States