%0 Journal Article
%T Oral Health Status in Dirkou Military Region: A Cross-Sectional Study
%A Samir Mainassara Chekaraou
%A Abdoul Hafizou Rabe Amani
%A Malika Mascou Djibrillou
%A Ali Amadou
%A Mahamadou Dandy Abarchi
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 11
%N 5
%P 1-5
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2024
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1111331
%X <strong>Introduction:</strong> The main objective of our study was to determine the oral and dental condition of the population (military and civilian) of the Dirkou region. <strong>Materials and Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional survey forms were completed after the dental consultation of these patients. Data analysis was carried out by Excel (Microsoft Office 2016) and SPSS.2O (IBM-Statistical Package for the Social Science). <strong>Result:</strong> 131 patients were included in the study including 79 women (60.3%) and 52 men (39.7%). The general Decay-missing-filled (DMF) index was 9.90 in the study population and 6.70 in the military. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Oral and dental diseases constitute a real health problem. Better education and prevention will help limit the progression of oral and dental pathologies.
%K Oral Health
%K Decay-Missing-Filled Index
%K Military Population
%K Dirkou (Niger)
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6818279