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ArticleBMC oral health2021

Dental caries among Finnish teenagers participating in physical activity and diet intervention: association with anthropometrics and behavioural factors.

Mirja Methuen, Sofia Kauppinen, Anna Liisa Suominen, Aino-Maija Eloranta, Juuso Väistö, Timo Lakka, Hannu Vähänikkilä, Vuokko Anttonen

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Article in BMC oral health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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8 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Mirja Methuen *Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, 70211, Kuopio, Finland. mirja.methuen@uef.fi.
Sofia Kauppinen *Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, 70211, Kuopio, Finland.
Anna Liisa SuominenInstitute of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, 70211, Kuopio, Finland.
Aino-Maija ElorantaInstitute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
Juuso VäistöInstitute of Biomedicine, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
Timo LakkaInstitute of Biomedicine, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
Hannu VähänikkiläInfrastructure for Population Studies, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
Vuokko AnttonenMedical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
University of Eastern Finland · FIKuopio University Hospital · FIOulu University Hospital · FIUniversity of Oulu · FI

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAn association between childhood anthropometric measurements and dental caries is conflicting. The prevalence and severity of dental caries and its association with anthropometric and behavioural factors, were investigated among Finnish teenagers.

methodsThe study sample comprised 202 15-17-year-old participants in the Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children (PANIC) Study. Dental caries findings were recorded using International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) criteria, including activity estimation; numbers of decayed teeth (DT) and decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) were recorded. Body weight, height and waist circumference were measured and respective body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Body fat percentage was assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Health-related behaviours and consumption of food and drinks were assessed using questionnaires, and intake of nutrients using a 4-day food record.

resultsMean DMFT for all the participants was 2.4 (SD = 2.9), DT 0.6 (SD = 1.3), and 36% had DMFT = 0. No difference between genders was observed. In bivariate analyses, use of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) three times or less per week and not having used snuff associated significantly, whereas higher carbohydrate intake (E%), toothbrushing less often than twice a day and higher caries experience at baseline almost significantly with DT > 0. In adjusted regression analyses, frequent use of SSB and higher carbohydrate intake increased the odds for DT > 0. Additionally, higher carbohydrate intake (E%) and infrequent tooth brushing significantly associated with a higher number of DT.

conclusionCaries prevalence is still low and similar in Finnish teenage girls and boys. Behavioural factors are, but anthropometric factors are not associated with dental caries.

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Dental CariesAdolescentChildCross-Sectional StudiesDietDMF IndexExerciseFemaleFinlandHumansMalePrevalenceAdolescentBody mass indexDental cariesDietOral health behaviour

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