Assessment Between Dental Caries Index and Body Mass Index among Adults
Conclusion: A correlation was observed between DMFT (missing teeth) and BMI. This can help to identify at-risk groups, plan progammes and treatment of overweight and obese individuals in primary health care.
Source: Oral health and Preventive dentistry - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
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