The effects of strong intensive field training on oral health of military officers and soldiers / 实用口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective: To examine oral health condition of the military officers and soldiers before and after military field training. Methods: After technical training,investigators went to a military field training place to carry out the oral health examination at the beginning and at the time of ending,respectively. Basic examinations included oral ulcer conditions,sulcus bleeding index(SBI) and plaque index(PLI). Results: 145 military officers and soldiers were consistent with inclusion criteria. Compared with those before field training,at the end of training the incidence of oral ulcer was significantly increased(P ＜ 0. 05); SBI of 16,26,36 and 46 was significantly higher(P ＜ 0. 05); PLI of 16,26,36 and 46 was significantly higher(P ＜ 0. 05). Conclusion: Oral health condition of military officers and soldiers may become poor during field training,corresponding oral health care should be emphasized.