DENTAL CARIES

This study tests two common dental treatments to see which better reduces the bacteria that cause cavities in children. Researchers will apply silver diamine fluoride on one side of each child's mouth and fluoride varnish on the other side, then track bacteria levels for 3 months…

This study aims to find out which type of prefabricated crown works better for caved baby teeth in young children. Researchers will compare traditional stainless steel crowns against newer, tooth-colored zirconia crowns. They will check how well each crown holds up, its effect on…

This study is testing a new type of dental implant placed right after a tooth is pulled. The goal is to see if the implant can attach to the jawbone and also create a flexible ligament, aiming to restore the natural feel and slight movement of a real tooth. Researchers will follo…

This study follows older adults for up to six years to see which of two cavity treatments works better long-term. One group gets a silver fluoride liquid painted on teeth, while the other gets a special filling cement plus fluoride varnish. The goal is to see which treatment is b…

This study aims to find out which of two gentle drilling methods works better for treating deep cavities in the permanent teeth of children and teens aged 8-19. It will compare a one-visit procedure with a two-visit procedure to see which one better preserves the life of the toot…

This study is testing whether a new dental material called PILP is safe for treating cavities in adult teeth. Researchers will apply either PILP or a placebo to cavities before placing fillings, then monitor participants for six months to check for any problems. The goal is to se…

This study is testing whether a new 5-second dental filling method works as well as the standard 10-second method for children's baby teeth. Researchers will compare how well the fillings hold up and whether children experience less pain with the faster approach. The study involv…

This study is looking at how a simple, no-drill dental crown for children's cavities affects their bite over time. Researchers will place these crowns on baby molars in 60 healthy children and use digital scans to track tiny changes in tooth position and bite contact over one mon…

This study tests a new system in primary care clinics to help older adults on Medicaid get to the dentist. Medical assistants will be trained to screen for oral health problems and make referrals during regular doctor visits. Researchers want to see if this approach leads to more…

This study aims to understand if a specific type of microbe, called Archaea, is involved in causing tooth cavities. Researchers will collect saliva samples from 200 adult dental patients to check for the presence and amount of these microbes. The goal is to gather new knowledge a…