Metabolic Syndrome and Dental Caries Among Adults in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Study From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2015-2018

Our study suggests that individuals with MetS are more likely to have dental caries. These findings highlight the importance of developing targeted prevention and management guidelines for dental caries in patients with MetS. The results can guide health providers in educating patients about MetS components to improve control and lower dental caries risk. Future cohort studies are needed to establish temporality and clarify the causal relationship between MetS and dental caries.