Association Between Nutritional Status and Tooth Count: A Clinical Study.

Aim And Background: This cross-sectional study investigates the correlation between nutritional status, as indicated by body mass index (BMI), and tooth count among schoolchildren aged 9-12 years.

Materials And Methods: A total of 400 students from government to private schools participated in the study, with anthropometric measurements and dental examinations conducted to assess BMI and tooth count, respectively.

Results: The analysis reveals significant relationships between BMI and the number of primary and permanent teeth, with notable differences observed between boys and girls.

A Comparative Evaluation of the Acidogenic Potential of Lactose-based, Soy-based, Protein Hydrolysate-based, and Iron-based Milk Formulas Based on Dental Plaque pH, Salivary pH, and Buffering Capacity: An Study.

Aims And Background: Breastfeeding is the gold standard nutrition for infants. However, the inability of infants to latch on, maternal complaints of sore or painful nipples, and insufficient milk supply frequently result in early breastfeeding cessation. Hence, milk has subsequently been replaced by infant formula milks of high quality, which serve as an alternate source of nutrition for infants.