ORAL HEALTH

This study is testing whether a simple dental checklist can help identify people who might have an eating disorder. Researchers will check the mouths of 461 adults aged 18 to 40 for signs like tooth erosion or other oral issues. They will then compare the checklist results with s…

This study compares two common clear aligner trimming-line designs to see which one feels more comfortable to wear. Seventy orthodontic patients who already wear one design on their upper teeth and the other on their lower teeth will rate their comfort after at least four weeks. …

This study asks whether oral health—including tooth loss, chewing ability, and tongue strength—can help explain why some people develop stiff arteries, a key sign of vascular aging and heart disease risk. Researchers will assess mouth structure and function in 750 adults and comp…

This study looks at how much pregnant women know about oral health and whether a short informational leaflet can improve that knowledge. About 300 women who recently gave birth at Hospital La Fe will fill out a questionnaire, read the leaflet, and then take the same questionnaire…

This study is checking whether a Turkish version of the Oral Assessment Sheet (OAS) is a valid and reliable way to evaluate oral health in adults aged 60 and older. Researchers will assess things like lips, tongue, saliva, and swallowing. The goal is to give Turkish clinics a sta…

Researchers in France are recruiting 1,000 people aged 55-75 to study how eating habits influence health as we age. Participants will collect their own blood and urine samples at home, complete surveys on diet and physical activity, and perform simple functional tests. The goal i…