September 10, 2025Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied SciencesOpen Access

Association Between Body Mass Index and Caries Activity Using ORA Test among Children Aged 12–15 Years Visiting a Tertiary Care Hospital in Mangalore City: A Cross-sectional Study

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MAM. AlfiyaYenepoya University RSRekha P. Shenoy IMImran Pasha Mohammed

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Cross-sectional study shows a significant negative correlation between BMI and caries activity in children, indicating the importance of monitoring oral health.

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A negative correlation exists between body mass index and caries activity, stressing early risk identification.
The study found DMFT scores significantly correlate with oral microbial load, highlighting oral health concerns.
Using the ORA test, significant associations were observed, suggesting its efficacy in screening children's dental health.
The research included 164 children, categorized by BMI, revealing trends linking increased weight to dental issues.

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Alfiya et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23cf6b210217d6478bbe2 https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1102_25

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Cross-sectional study shows a significant negative correlation between BMI and caries activity in children, indicating the importance of monitoring oral health.

Association Between Body Mass Index and Caries Activity Using ORA Test among Children Aged 12–15 Years Visiting a Tertiary Care Hospital in Mangalore City: A Cross-sectional Study

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Association Between Body Mass Index and Caries Activity Using ORA Test among Children Aged 12–15 Years Visiting a Tertiary Care Hospital in Mangalore City: A Cross-sectional Study

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