Veteran status and oral health indicators in older men: An analysis using the 2016 and 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: US veterans exhibit higher rates of oral disease than nonveterans, affecting their quality of life and systemic disease risk. Regular dental care is essential …

Oral health, inflammation, and cardiometabolic factors in the VA Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Introduction: Associations between cardiometabolic comorbidities and self-reported oral health (OH) are often underexplored in large biobank datasets. While these …

Determinants of oral health among Iranian soldiers: a structural equation modeling study

Abstract: Background: Military personnel often face unique challenges in maintaining optimal oral health. This study investigated the oral health status, caries experience, and …

Oral health status of Dutch Armed Forces recruits in the years 2000, 2010 and 2020, a retrospective repeated cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: Studies on oral health status of adults are sparse and rarely include data on endodontic treatment and trauma. In the military, those data are available …

Oral health practices related risk factors and prevalence of dental caries in Armed Forces: A multicentric study

Abstract: Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease known to be associated with the individual's lifestyle and attitude to health. Prevalence of dental caries in …

Identifying risk factors for dental emergency visits in the US Army

Abstract: Introduction: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between subjects’ oral health characteristics and the incidence of a dental emergency over 1 …

Oral Health and Physical Performance in Asian Military Males: The Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Health in Armed Forces

Abstract: Bacjground/purpose: It is unclear about whether the oral health has impact on physical performance. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the association between oral …

Depression and differential oral health status among U.S. adults with and without prior active duty service in the U.S. military, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2018

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans suffer from lower overall well-being than non-veterans because of their unique life course. This study aims to compare the impact of depression on …

Oral Health Disparities in the Royal Netherlands Armed Forces

Abstract: In the military, good oral health is essential for combat readiness. The Royal Netherlands Armed Forces (RNAF) Dental Service is responsible for delivering a high …

Oral Health Status of New Zealand Defence Force Recruits

Abstract: The demands of operational deployment mean that defense force personnel must be dentally fit. Although medical evacuation for dental causes should be avoided, dental …