AI-Powered selfies could spot gum disease without a dentist visit
NCT ID NCT07164573
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study will enroll 2,000 adults to see if non-invasive methods like smartphone photos, dental X-rays, and questionnaires can accurately detect gum disease compared to a standard clinical exam. Researchers will use artificial intelligence to analyze the images and combine data from different sources. The goal is to develop scalable, easy-to-use screening tools for periodontal health in both dental clinics and community settings.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to simple, AI-powered screening tools for gum disease that can be used in clinics or even at home, making early detection easier and more accessible.
- What could go wrong
- This is a diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The AI tools may not be accurate enough to replace a dentist's exam, and results may vary across different populations or settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 2,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Nov 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will consist of a convenience sample of consecutive adult patients seeking routine dental care across five participating dental centers. We aim to enroll a total of 2000 participants, representing the full spectrum of periodontal conditions (i.e., periodontal health, gingivitis, and periodontitis stages I through IV) based on the reference clinical examination.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult patients aged 18 years or older. 2. Seeking dental care at one of the participating study centers. 3. Ability to understand and willingness to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Edentulous patients (complete tooth loss). 2. Pregnancy or lactation. 3. History of periodontal therapy (other than supragingival prophylaxis/cleaning) within the past 12 months. 4. Use of antibiotic medication within the 3 months prior to enrollment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
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