Incidence of dental caries among adults with overweight and obesity in Sofia

Obesity and dental caries are public health problems, that share some common and modifiable influences. The present study aims to assess the relationship between BMI, diet, and oral hygiene level with the intensity of dental caries, represented by the DMFT index in adults aged 18 to 64 years who are people with Obesity (PwO). Material and Methods: The study covered 192 people (65 with overweight (BMI = 25.0-29.9 kg/m(2)) and 127 with obesity (BMI> 30 kg/m(2)) aged 18 to 60 years. The assessment of individuals includes the oral hygiene level through the Silness & L.e index, a questionnaire on the frequency of food intake (FFQ), and the intensity (incidence) of dental caries using the DFMT index. Results: The results of Spearman's Rank correlation indicate that there is a significant positive correlation between the intensity of dental caries and the carbohydrate intake of the subjects (rsp=0.627, p< 0.05) and a negative correlation between oral hygiene of individuals and DMFT (rsp= -0.637, p<0.05). Conclusion: The study shows the significant role of diet and eating habits of PwO and the development of dental caries in them.