The Effects of Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine Patrols on Oral Health

Abstract

Maintenance of optimum oral health for Fleet Ballistic Missile submarine personnel is a continuing effort. Information is required concerning oral health status and patrol effects on this status. Ninety-one crew members of the USS JOHN MARSHALL (SSBN 611 (Gold)) were evaluated predeployment, during the first week of patrol, and during the seventh week of patrol for gingivitis (gum diseases) and personal oral hygiene habits. No detrimental patrol effects were observed. A close relationship was noted between gingival (gum) health and good hygiene practices. It is concluded that efforts to improve hygiene practices of submariners should be continued and strengthened.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 26, 1970
Accession Number
AD0716765

Entities

People

  • Anthony P. Belmont
  • William R. Shiller

Organizations

  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ballistic Missile Submarines
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Biomedical Research
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Health
  • Hygiene
  • Instructions
  • Medical Personnel
  • Microbiomes
  • Mouth Diseases
  • Naval Personnel
  • Navy
  • Oral Diseases
  • Oral Health
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Submarines
  • Time Intervals

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Aerial Unmanned Vehicle Swarm Micro Periodontal Dentistry.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Organizational Psychology.