Smart toothbrush and app aim to stop Kids' cavities after surgery

NCT ID NCT07539064

Completed Prevention Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether giving kids a connected toothbrush and a behavioral health app after cavity surgery helps them brush better and lowers dental costs. 93 children aged 4-7 who had surgery for cavities used the smart toothbrush and received motivational texts. Researchers compared their dental claim costs to a control group to see if the intervention prevented new cavities.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: connected toothbrush with behavioral health app
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a smart toothbrush and app help kids prevent new cavities after surgery, saving dental costs.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 93 kids from one insurance plan, so results may not apply to everyone. The toothbrush and app might not change brushing habits enough to prevent cavities.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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CARIES ACTIVE PREVENTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dentistry for Children, 870 River Avenue

Lakewood, New Jersey, 08701, United States

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