Association between Serum Vitamin D Status and Gingival Bleeding among School-Aged Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Vitamin D (VD) has immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects that may influence the health of gingiva. Current pediatric evidence, however, remains limited, particularly in South Asia where deficiency is common. Objective: To examine the association between serum vitamin D status and gingival inflamma...