A national network for improving dental care practices

The National Dental PBRN Administrative and Resource Center

NIH-funded research University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-11124800

This study is all about bringing dental practices together to find better ways to take care of patients like you, by working on new ideas and research that can be used in your regular dental visits.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Birmingham, United States)
Project IDNIH-11124800 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing dental care by creating a national collaborative network of dental practices and organizations. It aims to engage practitioners in discovering new methods that can directly benefit patient care. The project will conduct oral health research studies in various dental settings, translating findings into everyday clinical practice. By streamlining research processes and fostering partnerships, the initiative seeks to improve patient recruitment and retention in dental studies.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include patients receiving dental care in general and specialty practices across the United States.

Not a fit: Patients who do not receive dental care or are not engaged in clinical practices may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dental care practices and better health outcomes for patients.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research initiatives within similar collaborative networks have shown success in improving clinical practices and patient outcomes.

Where this research is happening

Birmingham, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.