The Importance of Periodic Oral and Dental Health Examination of Aircrew

The importance given to aviation and space science has increased with the advanced technological breakthroughs that made 21st century be called "Space Age". As industry evolved, it was found exposure flight conditions atmospheric pressure alterations a variety of adverse effects on physiological psychological states aircrew. There are several disorders might cause medical incapacitations thus jeopardize safety in such conditions. Oral, dental, maxillofacial diseases among those that, although manifesting locally, affect all bodily systems. For this reason, diagnosis treatment should thoroughly evaluated carried out accordance aeromedical concerns. purpose review is emphasize periodic examinations for prevention potential oral dental health-related diseases, as well issues aircrew require special attention terms safety.