Objective:

Analyze and quantify odontological emergencies on board the Supply Combat Support Ship A-15 “Cantabria”, as flagship during EUNAVFOR MES Sophia peace keaping operation 2017, during the period from 21st August to 20th December, 2017 (122 days).

Material and method:

Transversal, descriptive, retrospective study of incidences and their treatments was carried out from 21st August to 20th December, 2017 on board the Supply Combat Support Ship A-15 “Cantabria” with 232 military. The categorical variables were expressed in absolute, relative and percentage frequencies, as well as the results are extrapolated with the index of 1000 soldiers / year.

Results:

Oral emergencies that were attended in the warship’s dental office occurred in 67 of the military personnel assigned or commissioned on board, 28.88% of the total sample (232). The pathology that showed the most incidences was gingivitis with 22.32% followed by primary caries with 16.96% of the total.

Conclusions:

Oral pathologies present a high incidence during the Spanish Navy deployments. Gingivitis and caries were the main causes of dental care. It is necessary that health personnel on board ships that do not have dentists are familiar with the most common oral emergencies. Oral health prevention plans must be carried out for the provisions of the naval vessels and identify risk population to direct the “oral health” policies.