Life course approach in the assessment of association between dental caries and health capital with family-related characteristics among 12-year-old school children.

Aim: To assess the association of dental caries with health capital among 12-year old in Private and Government school children with differing family-related characteristics.

Objectives: To know the influence of height, weight, and family-related characteristics on dental caries.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was done on a sample of 800 students.