Improving dental implant success through new research

Clinician-Scientist Research Incubator for Practice-based Training (Clin.ScRIPT)

['FUNDING_U01'] · AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY · NIH-11158920

This program trains future dental researchers to find better ways to care for your teeth and gums, including improving dental implant outcomes.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_U01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorAUGUSTA UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (AUGUSTA, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11158920 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This program aims to create a new generation of dental clinician-scientists who will advance patient care. It offers a Master's degree in Clinical Dental Research, builds a network for dental research, and provides mentorship. As part of this training, a multi-site clinical study will explore how inflammation affects the success of dental implants. The goal is to ensure that future dental treatments are based on the best available evidence, leading to better results for patients.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Patients who have dental implants or are considering them might be interested in the specific clinical study on inflammation and implant success.

Not a fit: Patients not seeking dental implant care or those not interested in participating in a clinical study would not directly benefit from this training program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: Patients could benefit from improved dental implant success rates and more evidence-based dental care in the future.

How similar studies have performed: While this is a training program, the specific clinical study on dental implants will build upon existing knowledge in dental research.

Where this research is happening

AUGUSTA, 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.

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Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.