title: Dental epidemiology of military operations.
abstract: In this paper we review studies that have been conducted on the epidemiology of oral, dental, and maxillofacial conditions during military deployments. The limitations of our current knowledge base are discussed, as is a proposed research effort to enhance the responsiveness of dental support in theaters of operation.
authors.affiliation: U.S. Army Institute of Dental Research, Fort George G. Meade, MD.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Chisick
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: King
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D008877:Middle East; D008885:Military Dentistry / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014857:Warfare