Association of nutritional status and dental health among 3–6-year-old children of a South Indian population

Association of nutritional status and dental health among 3–6-year-old children of a South Indian population

Background: Nutrition promotes healthy development and maintenance of oral health. Chronic malnutrition affects tooth exfoliation and renders the permanent teeth susceptible to caries.Aim: To assess the nutritional status and dental health in 3–6-year-old children.Materials and Methods: A cross-sect...

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Main Authors: K L Girish Babu, Priya Subramaniam, K S Madhusudan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Oral Sciences
Subjects:
Anganwadi
body mass index
dental caries
dental health
enamel hypoplasia
Integrated Child Development Center
malnutrition
mid-upper arm circumference
Online Access:http://www.saudijos.org//article.asp?issn=1658-6816;year=2019;volume=6;issue=1;spage=31;epage=36;aulast=Girish

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