By Lt Col L. Valler RADC, RADC100 Committee Chairman

In 2021 the Royal Army Dental Corps will be commemorating and celebrating 100 years since its formation in 1921. Over these 100 years the Corps has had an enormously varied history, contributing to the operational effectiveness and health of the Army both in peace and at war.

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ADC Dental Officer. NW Europe 1944-45 (Courtesy of the Museum of Military Medicine)

During the anniversary year we will be organising and taking part in a number of events that will include serving and retired persons from both the Regular and Reserve forces.

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Current RADC Dental Officer working during the COVID-19 pandemic

Additionally, several members and ex-members of the Corps are writing a series of articles for the British Dental Journal that tell the Corps' story and its contributions to the Army and the wider dental profession. These will appear in a themed issue early in 2021.

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In-Pensioners Craig and Abbott. Formerly RADC soldiers residing at Royal Hospital Chelsea

The Museum of Military Medicine will be showcasing a temporary exhibition of the history of the RADC and dentistry in the Army. This will be on display at a number of military museums across the UK during the Centenary year.

The success of the Centenary year will depend on ensuring as many people who have been involved with the Corps' history as possible are aware of the plans for 2021 so they can attend the events listed in Box 1. If you are in contact with anyone who might wish to attend any of the above events then please pass on the details.

For more details and updates see http://www.radc-association.co.uk/ and the Royal Army Dental Corps Facebook site: https://m.facebook.com/groups/2545156595