Overview of oral health status and associated risk factors in maritime settings: An updated systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study is to provide an updated overview of the oral health status and associated risk factors in maritime settings.

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed, Ovid Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL and SCOPUS from January 2010 to April 2023. Two independent reviewers extracted the data. The quality of included studies was assessed using relevant assessment tools.

Results

A total of 260 records were found in the initial search; 24 articles met the inclusion criteria. Most studies had descriptive design, and only two randomized controlled trials were found. The main oral health issues noted are oral cancer, dental caries, periodontal diseases, oral mucosal lesions, and dental emergency. Male seafarers have higher risk of oral cancers in the tongu

SUBMITTER: Nguyen TPA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10584167 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature