Snap a pic, check for gum disease? AI screening study launches

NCT ID NCT07164573

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study will enroll 2,000 adults to see if non-invasive methods like smartphone photos, dental X-rays, and a questionnaire can accurately detect gum disease compared to a standard dental exam. Researchers will use artificial intelligence to analyze the images and combine the data. The goal is to develop a scalable, efficient screening tool for periodontal disease that could be used outside of a dentist's office.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

AI-based analysis of oral images, X-rays, and self-reported questionnaires

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a quick, low-cost way to screen for gum disease using just a smartphone photo or a simple questionnaire, making detection easier in community settings.

What could go wrong

This is an early diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The AI tools may not be accurate enough to replace a dentist's exam, and results may vary across different populations.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease gingivitis periodontal disorder periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.