Developing a Collaborative Dental Practice-Based Research Network to Advance Health Equity
Official title: Developing a Dental School Practice-Based Research Network Model through Collaborative Oral Health Research & Education (CORE)
Funded at University of Maryland Baltimore · NIH-11374841 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide dental education project partners two universities to build a practice-based research network that focuses on reducing racial disparities in dental care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $721,624 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DE033228-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11374841 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older who receive care at partner dental teaching centers in Baltimore and surrounding communities.
✕Less likely to help
Some patients may not directly experience changes if their care is not within the network sites or if findings take longer to implement.
What this research studies
This project aims to create a real-world, collaborative network where dental clinicians at teaching centers work together to collect and study patient care data. It focuses on health equity by examining how bias and social factors affect dental treatment and outcomes. The effort includes training the next generation of clinician-scientists in practice-based research and engaging diverse patients in community-based settings. The study will integrate four program components to establish a sustainable PBRN within clinical dental education environments. By linking University of Maryland Baltimore and Howard University, the project seeks to improve care delivery and equity in oral health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients across diverse populations could experience more equitable dental care and improved health outcomes through practice-based research-informed improvements.
How similar studies have gone: Previous PBRN efforts in dental education have shown capacity to translate research findings into practice changes, though equity-focused outcomes are still being established.
Where this research is happening
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University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oates, Thomas W — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Oates, Thomas W
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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.