2024 Volume 12 Issue 2
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A Study of the Relationship between Diet and Obesity with Dental Caries in Children


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  1. School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia.
  2. Health Equity Laboratory, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia.
  3. Oral Health Services, Sydney Local Health District and Sydney Dental Hospital, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia.
  4. Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia.
  5. Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia.
  6. Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6102, Australia.
  7. School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.
  8. School of Sydney Dental, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia.
  9. School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia.
Abstract

One of the most common infectious diseases related to nutrition is tooth decay. In this study, the relationship between diet and obesity with tooth decay in children was investigated. This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on children. Tooth decay was determined by the DMFT index. Also, BMI (Body Mass Index) was used to evaluate obesity, and a semi-quantitative FFQ (Food Frequency Questionnaire) was utilized to evaluate food intake. The results showed that the frequency of caries index in overweight and obese children was significantly higher than in other children (P < 0.05). The results of the frequency of food consumption showed that all children, except for the milk and dairy group, used fruits and vegetables from other food groups. An inverse correlation was observed between tooth decay and the average consumption of milk and dairy products, fruits, and vegetables, and a significant positive correlation was observed between BMI and the frequency of consumption of sweets. In the current study, obesity, consumption of carious snacks, and reduction in consumption of vegetables, fruits, and dairy products have been proposed as risk factors for dental caries in children. Due to the importance of teeth in children's general health, it seems necessary to educate parents and children about following a balanced diet.


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Arora- A, Manohar N, Scott JA, Do LG, Bhole S, Hayen A. A Study of the Relationship between Diet and Obesity with Dental Caries in Children. Ann Dent Spec. 2024;12(2):20-4. https://doi.org/10.51847/PmITVCrvXy
APA
Arora-, A., Manohar, N., Scott, J. A., Do, L. G., Bhole, S., & Hayen, A. (2024). A Study of the Relationship between Diet and Obesity with Dental Caries in Children. Annals of Dental Specialty, 12(2), 20-24. https://doi.org/10.51847/PmITVCrvXy
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