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Higher gingival indices correlated with children in the &gt;90th weight percentile.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings highlight the need for comprehensive oral health interventions that integrate meticulous oral hygiene, paternal education, and holistic growth monitoring beyond BMI. The results support implementing a 3\u2010month recall program for professional dental care, combined with individualized oral hygiene instruction for caregivers. 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