Clinical trials: Dental Prophylaxis
Dental Caries
Use of Fissure Sealants on Primary Molars
Sealants have been shown to be the most effective caries preventive measure in permanent dentition. Sealants of the primary molars soon after they erupt would reduce the total caries experience of the primary teeth of the…
- Trial name
- NCT01438866
- Testing
- Fissure sealant, Fissure sealants and fluoride varnish
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kuwait University
Anxiety, Postoperative Pain
Evaluation of the Postoperative Agitation Prevention and Analgesic Efficacy of Perioperative Dexmedetomidine Infusion in a Pediatric Patient Group to Undergo Dental Treatment
Dexmedetomidine is a drug known for its pain-relieving and restlessness-reducing effects. The purpose of this run is to use the association between this use during surgery and the attrition of post-operative pain and discomfort.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Postoperative Pain, Nausea
- Trial name
- NCT06097169
- Testing
- Fentanyl, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Dental Caries
Testing a Tooth Decay Prevention Program With Cree Mothers and Infants
Dental decay is an alarming problem in Cree children. The intervention is a behavioural counseling approach called Motivational Interviewing (MI).
- Trial name
- NCT00175318
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 309 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Early Childhood Caries (ECC), Dental Caries Prevention
Evaluating the Effect of Xylitol Wipes on Cariogenic Bacteria in Infants and Toddlers
This clinical study evaluates whether cleaning infants' and toddlers' teeth and gums with xylitol-containing wipes can help reduce oral bacteria associated with early childhood caries.
- Conditions
- Early Childhood Caries (ECC), Dental Caries Prevention, Oral Bacterial Colonization, Pediatric Oral Health
- Trial name
- NCT07245433
- Testing
- Xylitol Dental Wipes
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Dental Caries
Xylitol for Caries Prevention in Inner-City Children
The purposes of this study is to determine whether xylitol use in kindergarten school children in addition to oral health education, provision of tooth brush and fluoride paste, fluoride varnish and sealant treatment will reduce…
- Trial name
- NCT01901250
- Testing
- Xylitol gummy bears, Sugar free fiber gummy bears, Oral health education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 562 people
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Child Abuse, Child Neglect
Educational Storytelling, an Innovative Interdisciplinary Program Against Child Maltreatment
Educational Storytelling, an Innovative Novel Interdisciplinary Program Against Child Maltreatment, is developed for dental personnel.
- Conditions
- Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Sexual Abuse, Child Maltreatment
- Trial name
- EST program (NCT06599983)
- Testing
- Educational program, Educational Storytelling, an Educational Program Against Child Abuse and Neglect.
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 430 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oral Health Centre of Expertise in Western Norway
Dental Caries
Longitudinal Evaluation of Minimally Invasive Protocols for Dental Caries in Brazilian Schoolchildren
This multicenter longitudinal interventional study aims to evaluate minimally invasive protocols for the prevention and control of dental caries in Brazilian schoolchildren under routine public health conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT06999005
- Testing
- Fluoride Varnish Application (Preventive Protocol), Fluoride Varnish for Active Enamel Lesions, Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) Sealant
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Stress Management
Impact of Barre Stretching Among Dental Hygiene Students
The healthcare profession of dental hygiene can be a highly stressful academic path and occupation. Physical stressors can quickly lead to postural disturbances and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to instrument grasping…
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Disorders, Stress Management, Perceived Stress, Reported Stress
- Trial name
- NCT06279182
- Testing
- Barre Stretching Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Idaho State University
Dental Caries in Children
Effect of Sugar-Free Chewing Gum Containing Tulsi Extract on Salivary Streptococcus Mutans in a Group of Children
The goal of this clinical trial was to explore how adding Tulsi extract, a natural plant substance, to chewing gum affects the levels of Streptococcus mutans, type of bacteria that cause dental caries, in the saliva of children…
- Trial name
- NCT06174194
- Testing
- Tulsi Gum
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls
Dental Caries
Building Adaptive School-based Interventions for Caries
Dental caries (tooth decay) is the world's most prevalent noncommunicable disease. Current preventive and therapeutic treatments are available that can be provided in a school-based health service environment.
- Trial name
- BASICS (NCT07265830)
- Testing
- Silver Diamine Fluoride (38%), Glass Ionomer Sealant, Fluoride Varnishes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Dental Plaque
Evaluate Dental Plaque Benefit of a Preventive Treatment Gel
The objective of the study is to evaluate anti-plaque efficacy of a preventive treatment gel in a modified 4-day plaque model.
- Trial name
- NCT03546491
- Testing
- Preventive Gel, Marketed Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Procter and Gamble
Dental Caries
Retention and Caries Prevention of Giomer Sealant With or Without Diode Laser Pre-treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of diode laser pre-treatment on the retention and caries prevention of giomer-based fissure sealants in young adults aged 17-22 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07612540
- Testing
- phosphoric acid pretreatment
- Where
- 3 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 111 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Black Stain, Black Plaque
Air Polishers With Erythritol in the Treatment of Dental Black Stain of Bacterial Origin
Black stains on the teeth, caused by the accumulation of chromogenic microorganisms that produce iron compounds, are more common in the pediatric population and have a negative impact on dental aesthetics and patients'…
- Trial name
- NCT06720168
- Testing
- Erythritol air polisher, Dental prophylaxis with ultrasonic treatment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Tooth Loss
The Effect of Pre-operative Single Dose Antibiotic Prophylaxis on the Post-operative Implant Success
There is no consensus on antibiotic prophylaxis in dental implant applications, and its necessity is controversial. Current reports on antibiotic use are insufficient.
- Trial name
- NCT04856319
- Testing
- Dental implant placement, Antibiotic prophylaxis
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Caries, Dental
Remineralization Effects of Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste
The objective of this in situ clinical study is to determine whether a toothpaste containing hydroxyapatite microclusters is as effective as a fluoridated kid's toothpaste in promoting remineralization of early caries lesions and…
- Trial name
- NCT03681340
- Testing
- Hydroxyapatite toothpaste, Fluoridated toothpaste
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Joachim Enax
Dental Caries, Occlusal Caries
Polishing vs Hydrogen Peroxide: Effect on DIAGNOdent Readings in Stained Fissures
This study compared two methods of cleaning stained pits and grooves (fissures) on the chewing surfaces of back teeth before measuring them with a laser fluorescence device (DIAGNOdent), which is used to help detect early tooth…
- Trial name
- NCT07763470
- Testing
- Mechanical Polishing with Fluoride-Free Prophylaxis Paste, 35% Hydrogen Peroxide Application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Özlem Erçin Sultanzade
Caries, Dental
Prevention of Transmission of Bacteria That Cause Cavities From Mothers to Their Children
The purpose of this study is to control the levels of bacteria that causes cavities in mothers by a combination of treatments that include fluoride and chlorhexidine varnishes and xylitol-chewing gum before the appearance of…
- Trial name
- NCT00066040
- Testing
- Cervitec chlorhexidine varnish, Duraphat fluoride varnish, xylitol gum from Fennobon, Finland
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- New York University
Tooth Decay
Impact of Fluoride Vanish Application in Dental Prevention for Elderly
This study questions the interest of fluoride varnish dental application in preventing tooth decay in a population of institutionalised elderly people.
- Trial name
- VERNIS (NCT01038817)
- Testing
- Duraphat
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 179 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Plaque, Dental Plaque
Clinical Evaluation of a Toothpaste for Dental Plaque Reduction and Prevention of Gum Problems
Qualified subjects will be enrolled and randomized to either one of the three study groups described above based on their initial modified gingivitis and plaque scores.
- Conditions
- Plaque, Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
- Trial name
- NCT07842991
- Testing
- 0.45% SnF HW with NaF (1450 F), 67% Bicarbonate with NaF (1400 F), Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
Bacteremia
A New Antibiotic Prophylaxis Regimen to Prevent Bacteremia Following Dental Procedures
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of prophylactic dosage with amoxicillin (AMX), amoxicillin-clavulanate (AMX-CLV), and a combination of amoxicillin-clavulanate and a chlorhexidine mouthwash (AMX-CLV-CHX) in the…
- Trial name
- NCT02115776
- Testing
- Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate, Amoxicillin, Chlorhexidine
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 266 people
- Sponsor
- University of Santiago de Compostela