Association between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Dental Caries among 6–12-Year-Old School Children

Kotha, Sunil Babu; Terkawi, Shayma; Mubaraki, Sarah; Saffan, Abdulrahman Dahham Al; Kotha, Sree Lalita; Mallineni, Sreekanth Kumar

doi:10.3390/children9050608

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“…Data reports stated a dramatic rise in the prevalence of dental caries of about 60–85% among the pediatric population with a mean def score of 1.4 and a DMFT score of 1.72–2.66 [ 33 ]. There is a necessity to alert public health workers to concentrate more on educating and creating awareness among parents of the importance of regularizing the need for dental hygiene after feeding and promoting preventive measures to arrest the progression of dental caries [ 34 , 35 ].…”

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Correlation between BMI and Oral Health Status (DMFT, PI, mSBI, and Salivary 1,5-AG) among the Pediatric Population in Saudi Arabia: A Clinico-Biochemical Study

Alghamdi

Aljohar²,

Almulhim

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Children

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The study aimed to investigate the association of varying body mass index (BMI) with oral health status among children aged 5–14 years and correlate the concentration of salivary levels of 1,5-AG with varying BMI, dental caries, and periodontal disease. This cross-sectional study was conducted on subjects aged 5 to 14 years. The children were recruited from the Pediatric Dental Clinic, College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, by convenient sampling method. Sociodemographic details and clinical parameters, including body mass index (BMI), DMFT/def (deciduous decayed tooth (d), deciduous extracted tooth (e), deciduous filled tooth (f), permanent tooth decayed (D), permanent missing tooth (M), and permanent filled tooth (F)), plaque index (PI), and modified sulcular bleeding index (mSBI), were evaluated. Salivary 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) was analyzed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for all the subjects. Statistical analyses performed using SPSS v. 27 (IBM Statistics, Chicago, IL, USA) and the Kruskal–Wallis and chi-square tests were used for comparisons. The Spearman rank correlation coefficient was used to examine the association between the study subjects’ independent variables, BMI, and caries activity. The mean def score, PI, and mSBI scores were higher in obese children. PI score, mSBI score, and salivary concentrations of 1,5-AG between the BMI categories were statistically significant (p < 0.001). The study emphasizes promoting preventive oral health regimes, health awareness campaigns, and nutritional educational programs among the pediatric population.

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Correlation between BMI and Oral Health Status (DMFT, PI, mSBI, and Salivary 1,5-AG) among the Pediatric Population in Saudi Arabia: A Clinico-Biochemical Study

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Almulhim

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“…There are specific scales specifically designed for the quantitative evaluation of OHRQoL in children and young adults (4, 7) of which CPQ11-14 has been established as a reliable predictor of QoL among children and adolescents (23). Hence, in this study, CPQ11-14 was used to evaluate OHRQoL in children in all groups.…”

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“…According to a data availability study by United Nations, the prevalence was 23.8% in children up to 3 years, while for children aged 3-6, it was 57.3% (22). According to a systematic review (13), the prevalence of dental caries in primary dentition is approximately 80%, and for permanent dentition, it is about 70% in Saudi children (23). The high prevalence of dental caries in Saudi children and adolescents is well documented as is their poor oral hygiene (23).…”

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“…According to a systematic review (13), the prevalence of dental caries in primary dentition is approximately 80%, and for permanent dentition, it is about 70% in Saudi children (23). The high prevalence of dental caries in Saudi children and adolescents is well documented as is their poor oral hygiene (23). The prevalence of dental caries has been the subject of many studies.…”

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Impact of DMFT, PUFA, DAI, and TDIs on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) Among Foundling, Delinquent, and Mainstream School Children: A Prilimenary Study

Alsaif

Alkhadra

AlJameel

2022

Front. Public Health

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ObjectivesTo assess oral health and its implication on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among groups of foundling and delinquent children compared to mainstream children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Materials and MethodsThis cross-sectional observational study was conducted on children in care houses and mainstream school-going children. The following variables were measured for each group: Demographic data (age, gender); subjective oral health condition; (OHRQoL); clinical oral health condition including the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index; pulpally involved, ulceration, fistula, and abscess (PUFA) index; Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) for malocclusion, and traumatic dental injuries (TDI).Statistical AnalysisA one-way ANOVA test, Chi-square test, and Pearson correlation coefficient were used.ResultsThe total OHRQoL score was significantly higher for the delinquent compared to the mainstream group. In addition, the DMFT and mean PUFA scores were significantly higher for the delinquent group than the others. The DAI revealed statistical significance in occlusion status within the foundling and delinquent groups, and the prevalence of TDI was significantly higher in the delinquent vs. the mainstream group.ConclusionOral health status appeared to have an association with the OHRQoL among foundling, delinquent, and mainstream children.

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“…According to Brazil's first National Dietary Survey conducted in 2008 and 2009, 61% of Brazilians consumed sugar as more than 10% of their total energy intake [19]. This statistic provided insight into the Brazilian population's failure to adhere to the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation to consume sugar less than 5% of the total energy intake to prevent unhealthy weight gain and dental caries occurrence in children and adults [20].…”

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Sweet Taste Perception and Dental Caries Experience among Preschool Children: A Critical review

2022

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The review aimed to analyze the relationship between sweet taste perception and dental caries among preschool children. Methodology: A literature search was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, Dentistry, and Oral Sciences Source, and SCOPUS databases using the keywords "taste perception," "sweet taste," "dental caries," and "dental decay." The selection process involves two cycles. The inclusion criteria are documents that reported; sweet taste perception, dental caries experience, preschool children and written in English, and the exclusion criteria are; adults, review articles, letters to the editor, and case reports. The Newcastle Ottawa scale used for the quality analysis of the included studies.Results: 344 titles and abstracts were retrieved during the initial search. Upon screening and exclusion, only three articles were eligible for final analysis. The included studies were conducted in the United States of America, Brazil, and India, with sample sizes ranging from 38 to 191 children. Two studies were conducted in dental clinic settings, while one was in an educational center. Among the three studies, two studies achieved unsatisfactory scores, and one study with achieved a good score.Conclusions: Sweet taste perception and preference contribute to ECC. However, other important factors should be explored to employ various approaches to combat this disease.

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Association between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Dental Caries among 6–12-Year-Old School Children

Cited by 9 publications

References 52 publications

Correlation between BMI and Oral Health Status (DMFT, PI, mSBI, and Salivary 1,5-AG) among the Pediatric Population in Saudi Arabia: A Clinico-Biochemical Study

Correlation between BMI and Oral Health Status (DMFT, PI, mSBI, and Salivary 1,5-AG) among the Pediatric Population in Saudi Arabia: A Clinico-Biochemical Study

Impact of DMFT, PUFA, DAI, and TDIs on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) Among Foundling, Delinquent, and Mainstream School Children: A Prilimenary Study

Sweet Taste Perception and Dental Caries Experience among Preschool Children: A Critical review

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