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 type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (AUGUSTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-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
- AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY — AUGUSTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SCHOENBAUM, TODD — AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: SCHOENBAUM, TODD
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.