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Smart toothbrush and app aim to stop Kids' cavities after surgery

NCT ID NCT07539064

Prevention Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether giving kids a connected toothbrush and a behavioral health app after cavity surgery helps them brush better and lowers dental costs. 93 children aged 4-7 who had surgery for cavities used the smart toothbrush and received motivational texts. Researchers compared their dental claim costs to a control group to see if the intervention prevented new cavities.

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Active substance
connected toothbrush with behavioral health app
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a smart toothbrush and app help kids prevent new cavities after surgery, saving dental costs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 93 kids from one insurance plan, so results may not apply to everyone. The toothbrush and app might not change brushing habits enough to prevent cavities.

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Study facts

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Participants

93 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Kids between 4-7 years old that are schedule for Oral Health treatment in the Operating Room, we will follow cohort Claims related to the use of the Colgate Connected toothbrush \& behavioral health intervention

Ages

4 to 7 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Member of Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ. * Signed Informed Consent. * Parents/caregivers must have a child between the ages of 4-7 years old, who is willing to participate. * Parent/caregiver must reside with the child and be able to observe the child's use of the Colgate Connected kids toothbrush and Colgate Connect app. * Child and parent/caregiver must be in self-reported good general health and good oral health based on the opinion of the study investigator. * Parent/caregiver and child must be available for the duration of the study and be available to participate in the screening and other scheduled visits, as described below. * Access to Apple iPhone (newer than 6s) or iPad (newer than 5th generation) with access to an Internet Connection. Exclusion Criteria: * Child has orthodontic appliances. * Child has obvious signs of oral disease or pain under the caregiver judgment. * Concurrent participation by child in another clinical study.

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Conditions

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dental caries prevention target

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Caries active Prevention

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dentistry for Children, 870 River Avenue

    Lakewood, New Jersey, 08701, United States

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