First Australian Imperial Force dental units

The First Australian Imperial Force (AIF) was one of the first military forces to care for soldiers' teeth, and raised a large number of specialist dental units during World War I.

As originally formed, the AIF did not include any dentists, with dental care of soldiers being made part of the duties of the force's medical officers.

[1] The AIF's experiences in the Gallipoli Campaign showed the need for proper dental care of soldiers.

Accordingly, 36 dental units were raised between January and April 1916 from qualified personnel already serving within the AIF.

[1] The AIF was the only Allied force of World War I to form specialised dental units, with dental teams in the other national armies being integrated into general-purpose medical units.