252 - Vitamin D Deficiency Levels- Oral Manifestations and Considerations in Children

Purpose: Vitamin D is an essential organic substance that aids in the growth, development, and maintenance of overall health. Inadequate Vitamin D levels are associated with dental caries experience and may be considered a risk factor for caries development. Few studies have evaluated Vitamin D deficiency’s implications on children’s oral health. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between vitamin D deficiency levels and hard and soft tissue manifestations in a pediatric population.

Methods: Deidentified aggregated data, was used to identify patients 0-17 years of age diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency (ICD 10 E55.9) and having both medical and dental electronic records. Chart review was performed and the following data extracted into an electronic spreadsheet: age at first dental visit, developmental findings and anomalies, presence of clinical and radiographic pathology, root formation, lamina dura quality, the need for emergency treatment, sedation and general anesthesia experience.

Results: A total of 224 children met the inclusion criteria. The average age was 13.7 years old, 49% (110) were female and 51% (114) were males. Oral manifestations findings and considerations are currently being analyzed.

Conclusions: Conclusions will be drawn following complete data analysis.