title: [Dietary habits and oral health indices in a group of public school children].
abstract: The authors explain some fundamental concepts regarding the effect of diet on chemical plaque composition and the influence of carbohydrates on some bacterial species. They besides report the results of their epidemiological research in order to emphasize the influence of the alimentary habits on some index of oral health.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Margiotta
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Giuliana
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Giannettino
mesh_terms: D002241:Carbohydrates; D002648:Child; D004245:DMF Index; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology; D003753:Dental Health Surveys; D004037:Diet, Cariogenic; D005260:Female; D006184:Habits; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009911:Oral Hygiene Index
chemical_list: D002241:Carbohydrates
vernacular_title: Abitudini alimentari e indici di salute orale in un campione di bambini della scuola dell'obbligo.