Table 4.

Multinomial logistic regression using caries group as the dependent variable with the moderate caries group as the reference group.

	Final model
		OR	95% CI
High caries group	Sugary soda often	Ref.
	Sugary soda less often	0.81	0.35–1.88
	Irregular dental care	0.83	0.21–3.23
	Regular dental care	Ref.
	Good OHRQoL	0.38	0.15–0.97
	Poor OHRQoL	Ref.
	Gingivitis	1.06	1.00–1.13
Very high caries group	Sugary soda often	Ref.
	Sugary soda less often	0.35	0.12–0.98
	Irregular dental care	4.13	1.20–14.22
	Regular dental care	Ref.
	Good OHRQoL	0.37	0.12–1.17
	Poor OHRQoL	Ref.
	Gingivitis	1.11	1.03–1.20

OR Odds ratio, 95% CI 95% Confidence intervals, OHRQoL Oral health-related quality of life, Ref. Reference category.

Final model of included statistically significant independent variables.