Madhusudhan KS
@theoxforddentalcollege.org
Reader, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
The Oxford Dental College
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Dentistry, Multidisciplinary, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Immunology and Microbiology
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Priya Subramaniam, Kempaiah S Madhusudhan, N Priyanka Reddy, and Bhargavi Vojjala
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing
Kempaiah S Madhusudhan and Nitin Khargekar
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing
ABSTRACT Aim The purpose of this study is to determine dental caries status in 3–6-year-old malnourished children. Materials and methods A total of 500 children aged 3–6 years enrolled in anganwadi were selected for this study. The nutritional status was evaluated by anthropometric measurements such as body weight and height [body mass index (BMI)-for-age]. Dental caries status was recorded according to WHO criteria. The obtained data were subjected to statistical analysis. Results The prevalence of underweight was 41% and prevalence of dental caries was 61%. Conclusion Low BMI-for-age is a risk factor for dental caries. Clinical significance Inclusion of BMI-for-age calculation in routine case history pro forma helps in timely diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of children suffering from malnutrition. How to cite this article Madhusudhan KS, Khargekar N. Nutritional Status and its Relationship with Dental Caries among 3–6-year-old Anganwadi Children. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020;13(1):6–10.