A program to improve pain management in dental care through collaboration and training.
Official title: Harvard School of Dental Medicine Collaborative Clinical Practice-based REsearch Program for DENTal Schools (H-CREDENT)
Funded at Harvard Medical School · NIH-10928791 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The H-CREDENT program at Harvard is all about helping dental students and residents learn better ways to manage pain in dentistry, so they can provide you with the best care possible while working closely with experienced teachers and other schools.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Medical School NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $819,071 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DE033239-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928791 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include dental students, residents, and faculty involved in clinical practice and research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in dental education or clinical training may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The H-CREDENT program at Harvard School of Dental Medicine focuses on enhancing pain management in dentistry by engaging dental students and residents with experienced faculty. This innovative initiative combines hands-on clinical research with educational opportunities, allowing participants to develop essential skills in practice-based research. By fostering collaboration among multiple institutions, the program aims to improve oral healthcare delivery through experiential learning and community engagement.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management techniques in dental care, benefiting patients through enhanced treatment experiences.
How similar studies have gone: Previous collaborative research programs in dental education have shown success in improving clinical practices and patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard Medical School
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Giannobile, William V — Harvard Medical School
- Study coordinator: Giannobile, William V
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.