Evidence Gaps

Highest plaque category vs Lowest plaque category

DMFT (association with plaque) · Children aged 5-6 years in Ajman schools

The highest plaque category was associated with higher dental caries.

1 finding from 1 review

Oral Health of Children and Adolescents in the United Arab Emirates: A Systematic Review of the Past Decade. 2021 All outcomes
Highest versus lowest plaque category
ARR 4.77 [3.67, 6.19]
1 study · 1036 participants
GRADE not reported

Highest BMI category (overweight/obese) vs Lowest BMI category (normal weight/underweight)

Early childhood caries (ECC) · Children (approx. 4-18 years)

In the Region: Asian countries subgroup, the BMI (highest vs lowest)-childhood caries association was significant (OR 1.70, 95% CI 1.25 to 2.32; ungraded).

17 findings from 1 review

Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Region: Asian countries
OR 1.70 [1.25, 2.32]
6 studies
GRADE not reported
Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Study design: cross-sectional
OR 1.58 [1.20, 2.08]
9 studies
GRADE not reported
Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Adjustment for age: yes
OR 1.04 [0.84, 1.30]
6 studies
GRADE not reported

Show 14 more findings

Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Country population: large
OR 1.56 [1.09, 2.21]
9 studies
GRADE not reported
Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Age: 7-15 years
OR 1.25 [0.87, 1.81]
7 studies
GRADE not reported
Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Region: European countries
OR 0.81 [0.36, 1.81]
3 studies
GRADE not reported
Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania
OR 1.44 [1.16, 1.78]
16 studies
GRADE not reported
Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Study design: case-control
OR 1.31 [0.77, 2.22]
4 studies
GRADE not reported
Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Sample size: >900
OR 1.59 [1.25, 2.02]
8 studies
GRADE not reported
Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Adjustment for sex: yes
OR 1.30 [0.99, 1.71]
10 studies
GRADE not reported
Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Adjustment for sex: no
OR 1.74 [1.13, 2.68]
6 studies
GRADE not reported
Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Study design: cohort
OR 1.27 [1.07, 1.56]
3 studies
GRADE not reported
Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Country population: small
OR 1.31 [0.95, 1.81]
7 studies
GRADE not reported
Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Adjustment for age: no
OR 1.68 [1.29, 2.18]
10 studies
GRADE not reported
Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Region: American countries
OR 1.28 [0.91, 1.81]
7 studies
GRADE not reported
Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Sample size: <900
OR 1.25 [0.77, 2.02]
8 studies
GRADE not reported
Childhood obesity in relation to risk of dental caries: a cumulative and dose-response systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes
Dental examinations of children; 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania · Age: <7 years
OR 1.59 [1.22, 2.07]
9 studies
GRADE not reported

What do systematic reviews say?

2 questions · 18 findings · 2 reviews · Oral Health

Highest plaque category vs Lowest plaque category

Highest BMI category (overweight/obese) vs Lowest BMI category (normal weight/underweight)