Prevalence of dental caries, oral hygiene status and treatment needs among seafarers and trainee sailors in the state of Goa, India: a descriptive cross-sectional study.
Claire-Rose PereiraSagar JalihalAnil V AnkolaFleur Maria DiasAtrey J Pai KhotJasleen ThakkerPublished in: International maritime health (2023)
Seafarers and trainee sailors demonstrated high caries prevalence and poor oral hygiene status due to their distinctive lifestyle, representing a vulnerable community in terms of oral health.