The effect of milk and cheese consumption on dental caries in children
Date
2003
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Authors
Sheshah, Anan
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OA Version
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Abstract
Dental caries is the most common of all oral diseases, and most individuals have their first experience with this disease in childhood. Several animal studies and a few human studies suggest that populations that consume dairy products, such as milk and cheese, have lower levels of caries. Therefore, one possible way to reduce caries might be by increasing dairy product intake. This study was performed to determine if dental caries prevalence and severity is lower among children who drink milk or eat cheese.
The study used data from the NHANES III survey. 9,573 children, aged 2 to 17 years old, were identified from the NHANES III study population. Dental variables included number of teeth, decayed teeth, filled teeth, and missing teeth. dfs, and dft were computed for primary teeth and surfaces, and DFS, DFT, DMFS and DMFT were computed for permanent teeth and surfaces. Food consumption was determined from 24-hour dietary recall. Statistics for the sample were preformed. Summary statistics were computed for all dental variables, univariate comparisons addressed impacts of age, milk intake and cheese intake on caries experience and presence of active decay. The impacts of milk and cheese on caries were then assessed after adjusting for age. Logistic regression models were performed to further investigate the relationships between caries and milk or cheese, after controlling for potential confounders such as race, gender, family size, age, and sugar intake.
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Thesis (MSD)--Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine, 2003 (Dept. of Dental Public Health).
Includes bibliographical references: leaves 88-93.
Thesis (MSD)--Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine, 2003 (Dept. of Dental Public Health).
Includes bibliographical references: leaves 88-93.
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