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Published in: BMC Pediatrics 1/2021

Open Access 01-12-2021 | Caries | Research

The association between low birth weight and dental caries among 11-to-13-year-old school age children in Ningbo, China

Authors: Xiaoyan Weng, Yiting Lou, Ran Tao, Yongzheng Li, Danna Cao, Mengfei Yu, Binbin Ying, Huiming Wang

Published in: BMC Pediatrics | Issue 1/2021

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Abstract

Background

The association between low birth weight (LBW) and dental caries is currently unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of LBW with dental caries in permanent teeth in children of Ningbo city.

Methods

A total of 1975 children aged 11-to-13 years in Ningbo, China were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. LBW was defined as a birthweight< 2500 g. Ten dentists assessed the status of dental caries in permanent teeth in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria and guidelines. Decayed, missing or filled teeth were considered to have dental caries. Parental questionnaires were used to collect child information. Non-conditional logistic regression analysis was used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and the corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Results

Dental caries in permanent teeth was found in 610 children (30.9%), with a mean DMFS of 2.09 (SD = 1.2). The adjusted ORs for dental caries in permanent teeth was 1.46 (95% CI 1.00, 2.13) for LBW.

Conclusions

LBW was not associated with dental caries in permanent teeth in the study population.
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Metadata
Title
The association between low birth weight and dental caries among 11-to-13-year-old school age children in Ningbo, China
Authors
Xiaoyan Weng
Yiting Lou
Ran Tao
Yongzheng Li
Danna Cao
Mengfei Yu
Binbin Ying
Huiming Wang
Publication date
01-12-2021
Publisher
BioMed Central
Keyword
Caries
Published in
BMC Pediatrics / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2431
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02968-7

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