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Difficulty with Dental Caries among Adolescents Who Are Underweight: A Nationwide Study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study highlights a unique association between weight status and difficulty with dental caries among US adolescents. Being underweight was significantly associated with dental caries in adolescents aged 10-17.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics Clinical Practice

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedcp.2024.200136

Authors: Vinodh Bhoopathi, Paula Ortega-Verdugo, Christine Wells, Honghu Liu

Institution: University of California, Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Dental Health and Care Utilization

Subfield: Periodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000

OpenAlex ID: W4404768611

FWCI: 0.385

Cites: 29

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10