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Cohort study reveals no significant relationship between childhood obesity and dental caries in Brazilian children, suggesting a reevaluation of risk factors.
In conclusion, this cohort study in Brazilian children at the age of four did not observe meaningful associations between overweight/obesity and dental caries in primary dentition. The findings suggest that obesity in childhood should not be considered a risk factor for caries development in children.
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