Table 3 Univariate (ANOVA) Associations Between Parent-Reported Dental Hygiene, Preventive Dental Care, Self-Assessed Dental Health, and Obesity
|  |  | Obesity (Mean ± SD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dental Hygiene Habits | Flossing (2-6 Times Weekly vs. Weekly or Less) | BMI z-Score | 0.37 ± 1.2 vs. 0.64 ± 1.2 | p > 0.1 |
Dental Health Preventive Care | Preventive Care (Every 6 Months vs. Annually or Less) | BMI z-Score | 0.49 ± 1.2 vs. 0.81 ± 1.3 | p > 0.1 |
Parent-Assessed Dental Health | Overall Dental Health (Excellent or Very Good vs. Poor - Good) | BMI z-Score | 0.57 ± 1.1 vs. 0.54 ± 1.3 | p > 0.1 |