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

• Main Authors: Sara Ayid Alghamdi (Author), Aziza Aljohar (Author), Basim Almulhim (Author), Abdullah Alassaf (Author), Smita Singh Bhardwaj (Author), Julie Toby Thomas (Author), Abdullah Almalki (Author), Areej Owaid Aljuaid (Author), Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 su...