Aim: To assess and compare the dental caries experience among children with different genetic sensitivity to bitter taste of 6-n-propylthiouracil.

Methodology: A cross sectional survey was conducted among 150 children of Davanagere city. Data regarding Sociodemographic details, dietary preferences, oral hygiene practices, Oral hygiene status, caries experience and taste perception to 6-N Propyl thiouracil were recorded. Data was analyzed using Kruskal Wallis Analysis of Variance, chi square test and Ordinal regression analysis. Significance level was set at p< 0.05

Results: Caries experience was significantly higher (p< 0.05) among non-tasters compared to supertasters and medium tasters. Ordinal regression analysis revealed no significant association (p>0.05) between caries risk of an individual and taste perception.

Conclusion: The caries experience among supertasters was low.