Objectives: The purpose of this study was to provide the basic data for preventing dental caries, and maintaining and enhancing oral health soldiers.
Methods: The subject of this study through the survey of the recognition of oral health, a questionnaire survey was conducted for 120 male soldiers. Statistical analysis was conducted using the SPSS 12.0 with t-test, ANOVA, and x2 -test.
Results: The level of oral health knowledge was generally high but showed no statistical significance with age, education, smoking, and drinking. The younger, the less soldiers visited a dental clinic for the purpose of prevention (p=0.015). In case of 26-35 years old group and over college graduate group, the ratio of scaling experienced was significantly high (p=0.027, p=0.036).
Conclusions: The findings suggest that oral health education program such as on the use of fluoride and sealants should be developed.
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