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The aim of the study was to determine the oral health status and oral health impacts among UPNM first year cadets. The objectives of this study were; (1) to assess the perceived oral health status, satisfaction with oral health and perceived need for treatment among first year cadets in UPNM , (2) to assess their level of caries ( DMFS ), (3) to assess their level of periodontal disease (CPI) and (4) to assess the oral health impact of oral diseases in the group by using the Oral Health Impact Profile ( OHIP ). This is a cross-sectional survey of the UPNM first year cadets where data was obtained through oral examination ( DMFS and CPI) and self administered questionnaire survey (about demographic, perceived oral health, satisfaction with oral health, perceived treatment need and Oral Health Impact). Three hundred and thirty UPNM first year cadets in Sg Besi campus were involved in this study. The prevalence of caries free and periodontally healthy subjects were 40.6% and 5.8%