Correlation of Risk Factors With Caries Prevalence Among U.S. Military Recruits

Abstract

Introduction: Epidemiologic research suggests that 60% of dental caries occurs in 20% of the population. Compared to the general population, U.S. military recruits represent a unique subgroup that exhibits multiple characteristics associated with increased caries risk. Identifying specific factors associated with high (and low) caries risk would facilitate a more refined approach to individualized patient care, greater therapeutic benefit, and improved economic efficiency in the delivery of dental services. Objectives: To determine if dental caries prevalence among U.S. military recruits correlates with the following factors: gender; race; age; tobacco use; periodontal status; dietary habits; oral hygiene practices; prior dental history; and education level.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2012
Accession Number
AD1013170

Entities

People

  • Blake M. Rosacker

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Dentistry
  • Dentists
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Health Services
  • Health Surveys
  • Hygiene
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Oral Diseases
  • Oral Health
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Public Health
  • Risk Analysis
  • Surveys
  • Teeth

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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