Medical evacuation of French forces for dental emergencies: Operation Serval.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to (1) quantify the number of intratheater dental Medical evacuations (MEDEVACs) required for French Soldiers in Mali during Operation Serval and (2) determine a Soldier's time away from their unit because of MEDEVAC, dental treatment, and return to unit.

Methods: Data concerning MEDEVACs occurring during Operation Serval were recorded by the Patient Evacuation Coordination Center. MEDEVACs resulting from oral/facial/dental conditions were evaluated for the period from February 15, 2013 to May 15, 2013.