Body mass index and dental caries in children and adolescents: a systematic review of literature published 2004 to 2011.

ABSTRACT:

The objective

The authors undertook an updated systematic review of the relationship between body mass index and dental caries in children and adolescents.

Method

The authors searched Medline, ISI, Cochrane, Scopus, Global Health and CINAHL databases and conducted lateral searches from reference lists for papers published from 2004 to 2011, inclusive. All empirical papers that tested associations between body mass index and dental caries in child and adolescent populations (aged 0 to 18 years) were included.

Results

Dental caries is associated with both high and low body mass index.

Conclusion

A non-linear association between body mass index and dental caries may account for inconsistent findings in previous research. We recommend future research investigate th

SUBMITTER: Hooley M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3621095 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature