Parent training may help stop baby tooth decay before it starts

NCT ID NCT07460271

Completed Prevention Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether teaching parents about oral hygiene, diet, and fluoride can prevent early childhood cavities. One hundred parents of children aged 0-3 took part. The intervention group received structured education sessions with booklets and videos. The goal was to improve parents' knowledge and behaviors to protect their children's teeth.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: structured parent education sessions on oral hygiene, diet, fluoride use, and cavity prevention
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could lead to simple, low-cost programs that help parents prevent cavities in young children.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 100 parents. Results may not apply to all families, and long-term cavity prevention depends on consistent habits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior dental caries prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES (ECC)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Karadeniz Technical University

Rize, Centre, 53020, Turkey (Türkiye)

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