National Dental Practice-Based Research Network Coordinating Center
Official title: National Dental Practice-Based Research Network: Coordinating Center
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11533667 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide network of dental professionals is testing ways to improve how dental care is delivered in real clinics through a central coordinating center.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | June 1, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $299,992 |
| NIH project number | 3U01DE028727-07S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11533667 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are patients receiving dental care within participating practices and clinicians engaged in practice-based research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not in participating practices or not receiving care aligned with the study activities may experience no direct benefit.
What this research studies
The Network connects over 8,000 dentists, hygienists, and other professionals to conduct research inside everyday dental practices. The coordinating center will manage data, support study start-up, enrollment, and ongoing monitoring, and share findings to improve patient care in real-world settings. This project focuses on keeping data rigorous, making datasets public where appropriate, and ensuring timely dissemination of results in dental practice. Participation involves centers and clinicians contributing data and taking part in coordination activities as the network works to apply evidence to routine care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this effort could lead to more effective and consistently delivered dental care across practices, improving oral health outcomes for many patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous practice-based research networks have shown that embedded research in clinics can yield applicable findings and inform better care delivery.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcmullen, Carmit Kurn — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Mcmullen, Carmit Kurn
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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.