title: Impact of dental sick call on combat effectiveness: the Dental Fitness Class 3 soldier.
abstract: Dental sick call can have a significant impact on combat effectiveness, a loss of up to 18,720 man days per division per year. This study identified two target populations that interceptive dental treatment could best be directed toward. They are the E-1 to E-3 pay grades and soldiers in combat arms units. This study also offers dental resources needed to treat various target populations.
authors.forename: F W
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: B E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D003729:Dental Care; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008889:Military Personnel; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D014481:United States