DENTAL CARIES

This study compares two types of tooth-colored filling materials to see which one better matches natural tooth color and lasts longer. Researchers will follow 30 adults with cavities in their back teeth for five years, checking the fillings regularly. The goal is to help dentists…

This study aims to find the best personalized sequence of simple dental treatments to prevent cavities in schoolchildren. It will test different combinations of minimally invasive procedures on 1,200 kids aged 5-13 in schools. The goal is to reduce the number of children whose ca…

This study compares four different dental filling materials for children's baby molars to see which works best over time. Children aged 4-8 years who need fillings in their back baby teeth will receive one of the materials randomly. Researchers will check how well each filling ho…

This study aims to find out if a newer, gentler way to place a stainless steel cap on a child's decayed permanent molar works as well as the standard method. In 10 children, each getting both techniques on different teeth, researchers will compare how well the caps hold up, how t…

This study aims to see if toothpaste tablets work as well as regular toothpaste at controlling plaque, gum inflammation, and cavities. For 6 weeks, 50 adult participants will use either the tablets or a standard toothpaste. Researchers will measure plaque, gum health, and cavity …

This study is testing if a simple liquid treatment can stop cavities in elderly people living in nursing homes who have trouble brushing their teeth. Researchers will apply a silver fluoride liquid to cavities and check if it hardens them and stops decay over a year. The goal is …

This study is testing whether a probiotic mouth spray can help prevent and treat cavities in children. 130 kids aged 7-10 with at least one cavity will use either the probiotic spray or a placebo spray twice daily for three months, while also receiving standard dental care. Resea…

This study is testing a new dental liner called Vitrebond Pulp Protect. It is designed to be placed over a small, exposed area of the tooth's living pulp (the inner part with nerves and blood vessels) to help keep it healthy. The goal is to see if this liner can successfully pres…

This study is testing whether a special remineralizing cream called MI Paste Plus can help prevent tooth damage in people wearing braces. It will involve 200 patients who are starting orthodontic treatment. Researchers will check if using the cream nightly reduces harmful bacteri…

This study aims to find the best gentle methods to stop and control cavities in children and adolescents. It will first screen about 50,000 kids and provide basic preventive care. Then, 2,500 children with active cavities will receive one of four specific, minimally invasive trea…

This study tests if a 12-month education and support program for mothers can help prevent tooth decay and unhealthy weight gain in their young children. It will involve about 460 low-income South Asian mothers and their kids (ages 1-4) in the US. Mothers in the program will meet …

This study aims to see if a special desensitizing gel called Gluma works better than standard treatment at reducing tooth sensitivity after getting a filling. Researchers will compare two groups of 60 adults who need fillings in their back teeth. One group gets the desensitizing …

This study aims to see if sending short educational videos through WhatsApp can teach children better dental health habits. Researchers will compare 150 children in Cairo, Egypt, aged 10-12, with one group receiving weekly videos and another group continuing their normal routine.…

This study aims to gather detailed information about the dental, facial, and oral health of people with Mowat-Wilson Syndrome (MWS), a rare genetic condition. Researchers will examine 25 participants and ask their caregivers questions to understand their quality of life related t…

This study aims to understand how two different dental cements affect gum health in children who need stainless steel crowns. Researchers will place crowns on 45 healthy children, using a different cement on each side of the mouth to compare them. They will measure signs of gum i…