Oral Health of Children With Severe or Complex Obesity and Association of Markers of Glucose Metabolism With Gingivitis

Mathilde Saint-Jean; Aurore Venencie; Thomas Hermerel; P. Barat; H. Thibault; Virginie Chuy

doi:10.1016/j.identj.2025.109383

January 22, 2026International Dental JournalOpen Access

Oral Health of Children With Severe or Complex Obesity and Association of Markers of Glucose Metabolism With Gingivitis

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Key Points

To examine the oral health needs of children with severe obesity and the link between glucose metabolism markers and gingivitis.
Assessment of oral health needs in children with severe obesity
Integration of dental care into obesity management programs
Evaluation of associations between glucose metabolism and gingivitis
High prevalence of gingivitis in children with severe obesity
Need for improved dental care integration in obesity management
Potential links between glucose metabolism markers and oral health challenges

Implication

Multidisciplinary care may improve oral health and prevent gingivitis in children with obesity, suggesting crucial integration of dental services.

Abstract

Children with severe or complex obesity have high oral health needs; integrating dental care into multidisciplinary management may help prevent caries, gingivitis and related quality-of-life impairments.

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