PERIODONTAL DISEASE

This study tests whether simple text messages and online activities can encourage people with Type 2 Diabetes to get more preventive dental care, like cleanings, instead of waiting for expensive treatments. Researchers will track dental insurance claims from 10,000 adults over 18…

This study tests whether adding nano-hyaluronic acid gel to a non-surgical deep cleaning procedure helps heal gum pockets better than cleaning alone. About 28 adults with moderate to severe gum disease will be randomly assigned to receive either the gel plus cleaning or just clea…

This study looked at whether adding a diode laser to standard deep-cleaning treatment helps people with gum disease (periodontitis). Twenty-one adults in Yemen received the combined treatment, and researchers measured plaque, gum bleeding, pocket depth, and immune markers in gum …

This study tests whether a new mouthwash that repairs enamel and fights bacteria works better than a standard chlorhexidine mouthwash for treating gum disease. About 40 adults with mild to moderate gum disease will use one of the mouthwashes along with deep cleaning. The goal is …

This study tests whether a blackberry extract mouthwash works as well as a standard antiseptic mouthwash (chlorhexidine) for treating gum disease. 48 adults with periodontitis will receive standard deep cleaning and then rinse with one of the mouthwashes or just plain water. Rese…

This study reviews past dental records to see how effective scaling and root planing (a deep cleaning procedure) is for treating gum pockets that are 5 to 8 millimeters deep. Researchers will analyze data from 110 patients treated by dental students over two years. The goal is to…

This study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately diagnose periodontitis (severe gum disease) and monitor gum inflammation using dental records and X-rays. Researchers will develop and validate AI models using data from 900 patients across multiple hospita…

This study looks at how the severity of gum disease (periodontitis) impacts people's daily lives. Researchers examined 300 adults aged 18 to 65, measuring gum health through clinical exams and using two short questionnaires (OHIP-14 and OShip-14) to capture how oral health affect…

This study follows 100 head and neck cancer patients receiving standard radiotherapy to see how their teeth, gums, and saliva change over time. Researchers measure gum health, tooth condition, and quality of life before and after treatment. The goal is to better understand these …