New online tool could help you spot gum disease risk at home

NCT ID NCT07410351

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing whether a simple online questionnaire can accurately assess a person's risk for gum disease (periodontitis or gingivitis). About 393 adults in Saudi Arabia will fill out the questionnaire and then have a dental exam to compare results. The goal is to see if the self-assessment tool can reliably identify those at low, medium, or high risk, potentially making early detection easier without a dentist visit.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simple online tool for people to check their gum disease risk without a dentist visit, potentially catching problems early.
What could go wrong: This is an early observational study with only 393 participants in Saudi Arabia, so results may not apply to other groups. The tool may not be accurate enough to replace a dental exam.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingivitis periodontal disorder periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GINGIVITIS PERIODONTAL DISEASES PERIODONTITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Abha Specialized Dental Center
RECRUITING

Abhā, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

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