Improving Dental Care Quality
Implementing Dental Quality Measures in Practice
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · NIH-11134397
This project aims to make sure children and adults get the best possible dental care, especially for cavities, by using health records to understand and improve how clinics perform.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HOUSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11134397 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people in the US receive dental care, but it's not always clear if that care is the best quality. This project looks at information from electronic health records to understand how well dental clinics are treating common problems like cavities in both children and adults. We've found that many patients might not be getting the right treatment for their cavities, or they might develop new ones soon after treatment. Our goal is to create a system where dental practices can continuously learn and improve, ensuring every patient receives timely and effective care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This work is relevant to all dental patients, particularly children and adults who receive care for conditions like dental caries.
Not a fit: Patients who do not seek or receive dental care would not directly benefit from improvements in dental practice quality.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more consistent, high-quality dental care for everyone, reducing untreated cavities and improving overall oral health.
How similar studies have performed: The researchers have already shown success in using electronic health records to measure dental care quality and identify gaps in treatment.
Where this research is happening
HOUSTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON — HOUSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WALJI, MUHAMMAD — UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON
- Study coordinator: WALJI, MUHAMMAD
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 below.