Introduction: Everyperson has certain features that make them distinct from others such as lip prints. Lip prints remain the same throughout life uninfluenced by injuries, diseases, or environmental changes. A possible genetic predisposition towards dental caries and malocclusion has piqued interest in the minds of dental investigators as lip and tooth enamel are derivatives of embryonic ectoderm. Methodology: The study was conducted among 300 children aged 5–15 years in Bagalkot, Karnataka, India. Dental caries and malocclusion were recorded by using DMFT index and Angle’s method respectively. Lip prints were recorded on cellophane tape and analysed by Tsuchihasi’s classification. Results: Prevalence of dental caries was higher among children with branched groove lip patterns and malocclusion among reticular lip patterns.Conclusion:Cheiloscopy patterns may be utilized effectively to study the genetic basis of dental caries and malocclusion as it is a non–invasive and inexpensive tool for screening.