Digital tool to improve communication between dentists and orthodontists for better dental prevention
Development and Evaluation of a New Digital Communication Tool Between Dentists and Orthodontists to Improve Oral Prevention for Patients With Multi-bracket Treatment
This study tests a new digital tool to help dentists and orthodontists work better together to prevent dental problems in children getting braces.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CHU de Reims Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Reims) |
| Trial ID | NCT06517238 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a digital communication tool designed to enhance collaboration between dentists and orthodontists in preventing dental issues in children undergoing multi-brackets orthodontic treatment. It involves two groups: a control group of children who completed treatment by December 2024 and a study group starting treatment in 2024, who will receive semi-annual oral prevention consultations. The goal is to reduce caries risk by improving communication and preventive care over an average treatment period of four years. Data will be collected and securely stored to assess outcomes related to dental health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children under 18 years old requiring multi-brackets orthodontic treatment at the Reims University Hospital.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those under 8 years old, those requiring different orthodontic treatments, or those with specific dental pathologies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the incidence of dental caries and improve oral health outcomes for children undergoing orthodontic treatment.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using digital communication tools in dental care is gaining traction, this specific methodology is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged under 18 years old when laying treatment. They required multi-brackets orthodontic treatment in the oral medicine department of the Reims University Hospital Exclusion criteria: * children under 8 years old * Patients requiring other orthodontic treatment than multi-brackets, * Patients requiring any orthodontic treatment * disabled (with a loss of autonomy that don't allow proper brushing) * dental pathologies like amelogenesis imperfect, dentinogenesis imperfect, ectodermal dysplasia.
Where this trial is running
Reims
- Damien JOLLY — Reims, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Charline GUIDEZ
- Email: cguidez@chu-reims.fr
- Phone: 03 26 78 77 11
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.