Dentistry played an important role during World War (WW) 1 and WW 2. The significance of miltary dental treatments was not recognised initially, but during the first years of the WW 1 the commanders realized well its importance. With progressing the war the need for organised military dental service became more and more emphasised. Both WWs had a considerable effect on dentistry, as novel methods (e.g. in oral surgery), materials and tools were implemented during this era. Dentistry developed rapidly throughout the years of the WWs and the improvement continues in our days too.  Kulcsszavak: fogászat, I. és II. világháború, katonai fogászati ellátás