The Problem of Occlusal Surface Pit and Fissure Dental Caries in Naval Recruits.

Abstract

Dental caries has a high prevalence in naval recruits. This report of their condition presents data on the anatomic sites most caries-prone, the occlusal surface pits and fissures of the molar teeth. Work continues to identify the individuals most caries-prone. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA086755

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People

  • I. L. Shklair
  • J. C. Cecil
  • M. E. Cohen
  • M. R. Wirthlin
  • R. G. Walter

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Classification
  • Dentistry
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Great Lakes
  • Health
  • Medical Personnel
  • Microbiology
  • Microorganisms
  • Navy
  • Preventive Dentistry
  • Public Health
  • Security
  • Streptococcus
  • Teeth
  • Tooth Diseases
  • Training

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