A Comprehensive Overview of the US Army Dentistry Response to COVID-19.

Thompson Burkes, Shani O; Kroll, Michael; Colthirst, Paul

The historic outbreak of the novel coronavirus (SARS CoV-2) sent concern and even panic around the world due to the unknown nature of this disease. As a result, the US implemented a whole-of government approach to tackle the outbreak of this deadly virus. The national and global impact of an uncontrolled COVID-19 outbreak, threatens the US healthcare system and our way of life with potential to cause riveting economic and national security instability. As a result of the health impact on American society, the US military must also take precaution to preserve and defend our nation's fighting force. This charge has created a unique opportunity for military medicine to take the lead at the front line to combat this biologic viral threat.