Training future dental clinician-scientists to improve patient care
Official title: Clinician-Scientist Research Incubator for Practice-based Training (Clin.ScRIPT)
Funded at Augusta University · NIH-10928813 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a new Master's program to help dental professionals learn more about research and improve patient care, while also looking into how inflammation might impact the success of dental implants.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Augusta University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Augusta, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $147,251 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DE033242-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928813 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include dental students and professionals interested in advancing their clinical research skills and knowledge.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in dental care or do not require dental implants may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance clinical dental research training by developing a new Master's program in Clinical Dental Research and establishing a mentorship pathway for aspiring clinician-scientists. It will create a collaborative Clinical Research Network and host a regional symposium to foster knowledge sharing. Additionally, a multi-site clinical study will be conducted to assess how inflammation affects the success of dental implants. This initiative seeks to equip the next generation of dental professionals with the skills needed to advance patient care through evidence-based practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dental implant outcomes and overall patient care in dentistry.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on enhancing clinical training in dental fields have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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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.