Association between dental caries and body mass index in 12–15 year old private school children in Ibadan, Nigeria
Conclusion The study showed a higher caries prevalence with majority of the children having normal BMI. No conclusive relationship was found between DMFT and BMI in the studied student population. The need for continuous caries preventive program is emphasized.
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
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