Gum disease smarts: do dental students know more than psychology students?
NCT ID NCT07405541
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how much final-year dentistry and psychology students know about gum disease (periodontitis) and whether that knowledge is linked to their own gum health. About 60 students will fill out a questionnaire and get a dental check-up. The goal is to see if more knowledge leads to healthier gums, which could help improve education for everyone.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Undergraduate students from the University Internacional of Catalunya. Dentistry and Psychology, from a random sample
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Students enrolled in the Dentistry or Psychology degree programs at UIC. * Age 18 years or older. * Voluntary agreement to participate through signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Periodontal treatment within the past 6 months. * Presence of uncontrolled systemic diseases that may affect periodontal status (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, immunodeficiencies). * Pregnancy or breastfeeding, if deemed relevant by the Ethics Committee due to potential hormonal alterations affecting periodontal health. * Withdrawal or refusal of consent at any stage of the study.
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