The relationship between childhood body weight and dental caries experience: an umbrella systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity and dental caries are global public health problems which can impact in childhood and throughout the life course. In simple terms, childhood dental caries and body weight are linked via the common risk factor of diet. An association between dental caries and obesity has been described in a number of studies and reviews. However, similarly, a relationship has also been noted between low body weight and caries experience in children. This protocol will provide the framework for an umbrella review to address the following question: Does the available evidence support a relationship between dental caries experience and body weight in the child population?

Methods

This review protocol outlines the process to carry out an umbrella systematic review which will sy

SUBMITTER: Carson SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5657131 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature