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Regular dental care is essential for preventing tooth loss, especially among older adults. The aim of this study was to assess the association between veteran status, dental visits, and tooth loss among older male Americans.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We analyzed data from the 2016 and 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) surveys in a national cross\u2010sectional study. The study focused on males aged 65\u2009years and older, using descriptive and multivariable logistic regression analyses to measure the association between veteran status and having a dental visit &lt;\u20091\u2009year ago, and the loss of \u2265\u20096 teeth due to tooth decay or gum disease. The analyses were adjusted for sociodemographic factors, including age, race\/ethnicity, and education level.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Veterans displayed a higher prevalence and increased odds of tooth loss compared to nonveterans after controlling for race and education. However, there was no difference in recent dental visits based on veteran status. The effect of dental visits on the odds of tooth loss indicated that veterans experienced a stronger protective effect of visits on tooth loss (OR: 0.34, 95% CI: 0.31\u20130.37) than nonveterans (OR: 0.41, 95% CI: 0.37\u20130.45).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Our findings indicate a potential opportunity to reduce disparities in tooth loss among older men. 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