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The enzyme, glutathione peroxidase (GPx) is an antioxidant having an essential role in neutralizing free radicals. An imbalance in such salivary antioxidants causes an increase in reactive oxygen species, leading to oxidative stress that affects intracellular signals and promotes the growth of cariogenic bacteria.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the levels of salivary Vitamin 25(OH)D and GPx in children with and without caries.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Settings and Design:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional study was conducted with 120 children, between 3 and 10 years of age.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Subjects and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Salivary samples of children with and without caries were collected to assess the levels of Vitamin D and GPx through commercially available enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Statistical Analysis Used:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Descriptive mean, along with Mann\u2013Whitney test.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Salivary Vitamin 25(OH) D levels were significantly higher in caries-free children, showing a strong inverse correlation with caries risk. This suggests a protective role of Vitamin D. Although the mean GPx levels were higher in children with caries, the difference was not statistically significant, indicating a possible oxidative stress response but limited diagnostic value. 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