GINGIVITIS

This study aims to see if a new toothpaste containing stannous fluoride is better at reducing harmful bacteria in the mouth than a common fluoride toothpaste. About 100 adults with existing plaque and mild gum inflammation will brush with one of the two randomly assigned toothpas…

This study aims to develop and test a natural mouth rinse made from stingless bee honey as an alternative to common chemical rinses like chlorhexidine. It will involve 60 adults with mild gum inflammation (gingivitis) to see if the honey rinse can reduce plaque and bleeding as ef…

This study is testing if a new, hands-on teaching method for cleaning between teeth is better than standard instructions for people with braces who have gum inflammation. Sixty adults with braces will be randomly assigned to receive either the new personalized training or the usu…

This study aims to find the best way to clean clear aligners (invisible braces) to help control harmful mouth bacteria and reduce gum inflammation. It will compare three cleaning methods—regular brushing, a special mouthwash, and an oxygen-based cleaner—in 21 adults who wear alig…

This study aims to find out if easier methods like smartphone photos, dental X-rays, and questionnaires can accurately detect gum disease, compared to a traditional dental exam. It will enroll 2,000 adults at five centers to test these methods, using artificial intelligence (AI) …

This study aims to see if a short, self-reported questionnaire can accurately identify gum disease in adults. Participants will fill out the questionnaire and then receive a standard dental exam during the same visit. Researchers will compare the questionnaire answers to the exam…

This study is testing a new online questionnaire designed to help people check their own risk for gum disease. About 400 adults will answer the questions and then get a professional dental exam during the same visit. Researchers will compare the results to see if the online tool …

This study aims to find easier, less invasive ways to detect gum disease. Researchers will test whether photos, X-rays, saliva tests, and questionnaires can accurately identify gum problems compared to traditional dental exams. They'll recruit 2,000 dental patients across five in…

This study aims to test a new digital method for measuring dental plaque using a 3D mouth scanner. Researchers will compare the scanner's measurements against traditional visual checks performed by a dentist. The goal is to create a more precise and objective tool for detecting p…

This study aims to develop a better way to help teenagers improve their daily brushing and flossing to prevent gum disease. Researchers will test a mobile health app and follow-up video calls with a dental hygienist to see if they help motivate and support 16-17 year olds in buil…

This study offers free dental check-ups, cleanings, and supplies to pregnant women to help them take better care of their teeth and gums. Researchers want to see if this support improves oral health during pregnancy and leads to better birth outcomes. The study will compare two d…

This study is testing whether a special chewing gum containing xylitol can prevent early (preterm) birth and low birth weight in babies. It will involve 6,000 pregnant women in Malawi, who will chew either a higher or lower dose of xylitol gum or a placebo gum daily. The goal is …

This study aims to see if a special toothpaste can help reduce gum inflammation (gingivitis) in adults. 60 participants with moderate gum inflammation will use either the test toothpaste or a regular toothpaste daily for 4 weeks, with regular dental check-ups. Researchers will co…

This study is comparing a homemade herbal mouthwash to the standard chlorhexidine mouthwash to see which is better at reducing plaque and bleeding in people with gingivitis (gum inflammation). Researchers want to find a safer, more natural alternative to chlorhexidine, which can …