Correlation of Dental Caries to Sweet Taste Perception and Dietary Habits Amongst Students in The Ages 18 To 23 Years (A Cross-Sectional Study)

Madeeha Khan , Bushara Jikare , Dr Neetu Kadu , Dr Renuka Nagarle

Dental caries, Dietary habits, taste threshold, taste preference

Aim: The aim of study was to assess the correlation between an individual’s sweet taste perception and dietary habits to the dental caries incidence. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 75 college going students aged 18-23 years from different colleges in Pune city. The frequency of food consumption was assessed using a beverages and snacks questionnaire (Sarah Kehoe’s Dietary pattern), alongside a 3-day dietary record was obtained. The level of sweet taste perception was assessed through both the sweet taste threshold and sweet taste preference. Based on their sweet taste perception levels, individuals were categorized into low, medium and high groups. The incidence of dental caries was recorded using the DMFT and DMFS index. Then correlation was assessed using inferential statistics. Results: Individuals with a preference for higher sweetness levels exhibit a greater incidence of dental caries compared to those with lower sweetness preferences, likely as a result of increased sugar consumption which is statically significant. Conclusion: The level of sweet taste perception has a significant impact on dietary behavior and the consumption of sweet foods.

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"Correlation of Dental Caries to Sweet Taste Perception and Dietary Habits Amongst Students in The Ages 18 To 23 Years (A Cross-Sectional Study) ", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 11, page no.365 - 374, November-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2411047.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 11, November-2024

Pages : 365 - 374

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_212726

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2411047

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Research Area: Medical Science

Country: Pune, Maharashtra, India

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