ORAL HEALTH

This study will test if an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered electric toothbrush, paired with picture-based teaching materials, can improve oral hygiene in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Fifty children aged 5 to 13 will be randomly assigned to use either a manua…

This study looks at tiny organisms in the mouth that may become imbalanced in older adults (60+) and people with weakened immune systems. Researchers will collect dental plaque and saliva samples from 250 participants to compare which method better detects these imbalances. The g…

This study uses a questionnaire to measure how much Egyptian dentists know about the oral microbiome (the community of tiny organisms in the mouth) and exosomes (tiny particles released by cells). The goal is to see if knowledge differs by specialty, workplace, or experience, and…

This study looks at what pregnant women know about oral health and whether a single informational leaflet can improve that knowledge. About 300 women who recently gave birth at Hospital La Fe will fill out a questionnaire, receive a leaflet, and then take the same questionnaire a…

This study looks at how things like income, education, and social support affect the oral health of Egyptian women aged 18 to 49. Researchers will survey 300 women at government health centers to understand these connections. The goal is to find out which social factors most infl…