Correlation between Body Composition and Oral Health Care Behavior

Objective:The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between body composition and health-related behaviors and oral health care behaviors in adults.Methods: 85 female college students in their 20s were measured for body mass index, muscle strength was measured using a dynamometer, and the degree of depression and satisfaction with life were surveyed.Results: Brushing before bedtime was correlated with alcohol consumption (p0.05),body fat percentage (p0.05),and relative grip strength (p0.01).Oral use was correlated with vitamin intake (p0.05). Conclusion:Although the study was limited by the age group of the study subjects, it was found that body composition and health-related behaviors were associated with oral health care behaviors.