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U.S. military dental readiness slightly improved since 2014, with fewer service members in poor dental health, though challenges remain.
U.S. military dental readiness has slightly improved since 2014, with the share of service members in the worst dental health category dropping from 8.3% to 6.3%, though those with the best health declined from 48.9% to 44.8%.
The Defense Department credits progress to fluoridation, preventive care, and hygiene, though no single factor is solely responsible.
While no troops are currently nondeployable due to dental issues, emergencies remain a leading cause of non-combat injuries—about 264 per 1,000 deployed personnel annually.
Some installations avoid fluoridation due to natural fluoride levels, and officials warn removing it could increase long-term decay, despite minimal short-term impact.
Access to care, diet, and individual habits also play key roles.
La preparación dental militar de los EE. UU. ha mejorado ligeramente desde 2014, con menos miembros del servicio con mala salud dental, aunque siguen existiendo desafíos.