Digital education program for improving dental radiographic image quality
A Digital Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: Effect on Image Quality Evaluated in a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · Umeå University · NCT06442904
This study tests whether a digital education program can help dental professionals improve the quality of their X-ray images.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Umeå University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Umeå) |
| Trial ID | NCT06442904 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a digital education program aimed at enhancing the quality of radiographic examinations performed by dental professionals. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving the digital education program for three months and the other serving as a control group without access to the program. The study will assess the impact of the program on both the theoretical understanding and practical competencies related to image quality through theoretical tests and analysis of radiographic images. The research is conducted among dental professionals in Västerbotten, Sweden.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are dental professionals employed in general dentistry who perform radiographic examinations.
Not a fit: Dental professionals who do not perform radiographic examinations will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved quality of dental radiographic examinations, enhancing patient care.
How similar studies have performed: While similar educational interventions have shown promise in other fields, this specific approach in dental radiography is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: • Dental professionals performing radiographic examinations employed in general dentistry in the County Council of Västerbotten, Sweden Exclusion Criteria: • Dental professionals not performing radiographic examinations
Where this trial is running
Umeå
- Folktandvården Region Västerbotten — Umeå, Sweden (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maria Garoff, Assoc. Prof. — Umeå University
- Study coordinator: Maria Garoff, Assoc. Prof.
- Email: maria.garoff@umu.se
- Phone: +46 (0)90-785 60 84
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Radiography, Dentistry, digital education, oral and maxillofacial radiology