Improving Diabetes Detection During Dental Visits
Development of Opportunities for Research (DOOR) in Dental Schools: Future Academic Interdisciplinary Workforce and Collaborators for the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN)
This project helps dental schools train future professionals to conduct important clinical research, including studies on detecting diabetes during routine dental care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11158764 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project brings together dental schools at the University of Florida and East Carolina University to train dental students, residents, and faculty in clinical research. The goal is to build a strong network of dental professionals who can conduct studies that improve patient care. As part of this effort, the program will conduct clinical studies focused on identifying diabetes early during a patient's dental appointment. This approach aims to integrate research into dental education and practice, ultimately benefiting patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients aged 21 and older who visit participating dental schools for care may be candidates for studies focused on chairside diabetes detection.
Not a fit: Patients not seeking dental care at the participating institutions or those without risk factors for adult-onset diabetes may not directly benefit from these specific detection studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier detection of adult-onset diabetes for patients during their regular dental visits, allowing for timely management.
How similar studies have performed: While the network and training program are designed to build research capacity, the concept of chairside health screenings in dentistry has been explored in other contexts, suggesting a foundation for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcneil, Daniel W — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Mcneil, Daniel W
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.