No more poking? new study tests AI and saliva to spot gum disease

NCT ID NCT07406867

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether simpler methods like mouth photos, dental X-rays, saliva tests, and questionnaires can accurately detect gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) compared to a standard full-mouth exam. About 2,000 adults from five centers will participate. The goal is to find a less invasive, faster way to diagnose gum disease, possibly using artificial intelligence to combine results from multiple tests.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease gingivitis periodontal disorder periodontitis

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, affiliated to Sapienza University

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Roma, Roma, 06100, Italy

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Department of Periodontology, Guy's Hospital affiliated to King's College London

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    London, United Kingdom

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

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200000, China

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