At-Home dental cleanings may save Seniors' teeth

NCT ID NCT05335239

Completed Prevention Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether having a dental assistant visit older adults at home every three months for professional cleaning and high-fluoride toothpaste could prevent root cavities. 194 home-living adults aged 65+ who needed daily care took part. The goal was to see if this approach improves oral health compared to usual care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: professional dental cleaning and high-fluoride toothpaste
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, at-home way to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health in older adults who need help with daily care.
What could go wrong: This trial is completed but small (194 participants) and only lasted 12 months. Results may not apply to all older adults, and the benefit may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

root caries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AGING DENTAL CARIES OF ROOT SURFACE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Karolinska institute

Huddinge, 114 41, Sweden

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