Treatment needs and treatment time for soldiers in dental fitness class 2.
A systematic random sample of 962 dental records of soldiers in class 2 was reviewed by six general dentists and their estimates of periodontal and non-periodontal treatment time were recorded. The majority (88.9%) required some treatment. Periodontal treatment time ranged from 0 to 18 hours with a median and mode of 0 hours, a mean of 1.18 hours, and a standard deviation of 2.96 hours. Non-periodontal treatment time ranged from 0 to 58 hours with a median of 3 hours, a mode of 0 hours, a mean of 4.51 hours, and a standard deviation of 5.11 hours. When consultation time is included, the total time was 5.89 hours per soldier.
Shulman
J D
JD
Department of Public Health Sciences, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75266-0677.
Williams
T R
TR
Lalumandier
J A
JA
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D003729:Dental Care; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008885:Military Dentistry; D008889:Military Personnel; D010510:Periodontal Diseases; D013997:Time Factors