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Sixty percent (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20092055\/3430) of participants reported that they would be comfortable with their height and weight being measured at a dental appointment. Male participants and those of non\u2010White race and ethnicity had significantly increased odds of accepting weight screening (odds ratio [OR]: 1.98, 95% CI: 1.66\u20132.36; OR: 2.07, 95% CI: 1.42\u20133.03). Fifty\u2010seven percent (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20091915\/3375) of participants reported that it would be acceptable for their dental team to offer support to help with weight management. Male participants and those of non\u2010White race and ethnicity had significantly increased odds of accepting support (OR: 1.79, 95% CI: 1.49\u20132.13; OR: 1.62, 95% CI: 1.11\u20132.37). 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