The impact of malnutrition on dental health of 12-year-old children: a study on permanent teeth caries, cariogenic bacteria and salivary IgA.

Malnutrition in children is epidemic in developing countries. Several health issues and consequences are believed to develop due to this phenomenon. Children's oral health is also affected by malnutrition. The main aspects of oral health status are caries experience, the existence of cariogenic bacteria, and salivary immunoglobulin A.