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Background: Obesity and periodontitis are considered as severe health problems worldwide.The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between obesity and periodontitis.Materials and methods: One hundred and forty-one patients aged between 18-63 years, including 65 obese and 76 non-obese subjects were enrolled over a period of 6 months.The information on sociodemographic characteristics and dental habits were collected by a questionnaire.Body mass index and waist circumference were used as measures to assess obesity.Periodontal status of the subjects was recorded. Results:The prevalence of periodontitis in obese subjects (38.6%) was significantly higher than the nonobese subjects (12.4%).The mean values of periodontal parameters were significantly higher in obese subjects.Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that age, routine of dental visit and obesity were significantly related to periodontitis. Conclusion:The prevalence of periodontitis is higher among obese subjects.Obesity could be a potential risk factor for periodontitis in all age groups.