ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2026
Correlation of Dental Caries with Body Mass Index in Children Aged 5-14 Years: A Cross-sectional Study.
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Aim: The main objective of this study was to determine whether there is a significant association between body mass index (BMI) and the presence and number of dental caries in the analyzed participants. Background: In the oral cavity, various modulating factors can result in the presence of dental caries; moreover, this condition is considered to be an infectious-contagious disease that exhibits a broad incidence. Results: The descriptive analysis revealed a high prevalence of dental caries in all the BMI categories, with percentages ranging from 70.2% in normal-weight children to 84.6% in underweight children. Specifically, children with obesity exhibited a prevalence of dental caries of 76%, whereas those who were overweight exhibited a prevalence of 75.4%. These findings suggest that there is a high burden of dental caries across all nutritional groups, thus reinforcing the notion that both undernutrition and excess weight may be associated with an increased risk of dental disease. Conclusion: This study revealed that there is a high burden of dental caries across all nutritional groups, particularly with respect to the association between BMI and the presence and number of caries. Clinical significance: Diagnosing dental caries is a mandatory diagnostic process in dentistry; however, correlating with diseases should be a priority for dentists, applying it mandatorily in children and adolescents. We present this small analysis that demonstrates correlation with BMI. How to cite this article: Hidalgo AC, Miquilena AA, Farias DQ,
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