Indian Army Dental Corps

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Army Dental Corps
Crest of Army Dental Corps
Country India
Branch Indian Army

The Army Dental Corps (ADC) is a specialist corps in the Indian Army which primarily provides dental services to all Army personnel, serving and veterans, along with their families.[1]

History

See also: History of Indian Medical Service

History of dentistry in India dates back to

British raj in 19th century, and started to be used more commonly only after World War II. Consequently, tooth decay among Indians increased with the usage of these from 20% population in 1950 to 50% by 1970 and 70% by 1990s.[1]

Western medical practice reached India in 1600 CE with the first fleet of the

Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. First-ever dental college was established in England in 1855. Dr. Rafiuddin Ahmed, who is considered father of dentistry in India, established first-ever recognised dental institute in India in 1925 after obtaining his Doctor of Denta Surgery degree from University of Iowa.[1]

Dentistry was part of British colonial rule's Indian Medical Service (IMS). The first Indian who joined the IMS was Dr. S.C.G. Chukerbutty in 1855. Regular dental treatment for British troops in India started in 1905 when special pay was paid to medical officers including dentists. Between the First and Second World Wars, many British military officers of British raj and their families did not like to be treated by the Indian doctors of IMS. However, the shortage of doctors due to the outbreak of the World War II forced the British Raj to recruit Indian doctors not only as the lower grade IMD (Indian Medical Department) but also as the higher grade of IMS, which was previously available only to British nationals. After 1940, when it was decided that a large number of otherwise fit candidates who got rejected due to tooth decay could be easily recruited, the Indian Army Dental Corps (IADC) expanded significantly.[1]

Recruitment

Physically fit candidates can apply for the recruitment in IADC after the completion of Bachelor of Dental Surgery or an equivalent degree recognised by the Dental Council of India.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d PC Kochhar, 2000, History of the Army Dental Corps and Military Dentistry, Lancer Publishers, page 1-36.
  2. ^ Dr. Abhishek Jungi, 2020, POWER AFTER B.D.S..
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