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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Gerontology
  • Dental Epidemiology

Background:

  • US veterans have higher oral disease rates, impacting quality of life and systemic health.
  • Older adults require regular dental care to prevent tooth loss.
  • Tooth loss is a significant issue affecting nutrition, speech, and overall well-being in older populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between veteran status, dental visit frequency, and tooth loss in older American men.
  • To identify disparities in oral health outcomes between veteran and non-veteran populations.
  • To understand the protective role of dental visits in mitigating tooth loss among older males.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of national cross-sectional data from the 2016 and 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) surveys.
  • Inclusion of males aged 65 years and older.
  • Descriptive and multivariable logistic regression analyses adjusted for sociodemographic factors.

Main Results:

  • Veterans showed a higher prevalence and odds of tooth loss compared to non-veterans, even after controlling for race and education.
  • No significant difference in recent dental visit frequency was observed between veterans and non-veterans.
  • Dental visits demonstrated a stronger protective effect against tooth loss in veterans (OR: 0.34) than in non-veterans (OR: 0.41).

Conclusions:

  • Findings suggest an opportunity to reduce tooth loss disparities among older men by promoting dental care for veterans.
  • Targeted dental health interventions for veterans could decrease tooth loss and its associated systemic and brain health risks.
  • Encouraging regular dental visits among veterans is crucial for preserving oral health and overall well-being.