Dental and periodontal findings in seafarers: A single-center retrospective study in Bangkok, Thailand
High rates of dental caries and periodontal disease are found among seafarers. Incorporating comprehensive dental assessments into pre-boarding fitness evaluations for seafarers can help reduce the likelihood of dental emergencies while at sea.
Authors
- Atipong Sujiratana
- Hansa Premmaneesakul
- Sirada Chaichanachuchird
- Narissara Temvanich
Institutions
- Naval Medical Research Command (US)
- Bangkok Hospital (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Maritime Health
- Published
- 2024-10-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5603/imh.101320
- Primary Topic
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00