Can a storybook convince parents to donate baby teeth to research?
NCT ID NCT07711301
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a children's book and video called 'The Science Tooth Fairy' can improve parents' willingness to donate their child's baby teeth for scientific research. About 120 parents of children aged 4 to 10 will be randomly assigned to read or watch the story, or a standard oral health book. Researchers will compare attitudes before and after to see if the educational tool makes a difference.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a children's book and video called 'The Science Tooth Fairy'
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help researchers collect more baby teeth for studies on early-life health and development.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study measuring attitudes, not actual donation behavior. Results may not apply to all families.
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Locations
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MGH Revere HealthCare Center and Tufts Pediatric Dental Clinic
Boston, Massachusetts, 02145, United States