A pilot study documents high caries burden in conflict-affected adults, indicating a need for targeted interventions.
This pilot study documented high caries burden among conflict-affected Ukrainian residents, with adults bearing the greatest accumulated burden. The predominance of missing teeth suggests cumulative damage reflecting both endemic disease and conflict-related care disruptions. These preliminary findings may inform targeted oral health interventions in humanitarian settings.
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