Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 35 to 65

Using AI and counseling to improve dental care for periodontal disease

Official title: The Dental Care Revolution: Health Education Using AI or Humanized Counseling on Plague Control and Periodontal Treatment Outcome in Patients With Periodontal Disease

Run by Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital · NCT06083649 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if using AI dental monitoring alone or with counseling can help people aged 35-65 with periodontal disease improve their oral health over six months.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages35 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorKaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Kaohsiung City)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 10, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2025
Registry record updatedFebruary 6, 2025
Trial IDNCT06083649 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 35-65 diagnosed with periodontal disease and having more than 16 functional teeth.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have received periodontal treatment within the last three months or have conditions related to periodontal disease may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the long-term effectiveness of an AI dental monitoring intervention on patients with periodontal disease. Participants aged 35-65 will be randomized into three groups: one receiving AI monitoring, another receiving humanized counseling alongside AI, and a control group. The intervention involves weekly mouth imaging at home for six months, with follow-up surveys assessing oral health quality of life, periodontal parameters, and preventive behaviors. Data will be collected at baseline and at 1, 3, and 6 months post-intervention.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance periodontal disease management and patient motivation for preventive care.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using AI for dental monitoring, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 35-65 years old
* Diagnosed periodontal disease by dentist (Comprehensive Periodontal Treatment Project)
* More than 16 functional teeth

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have received periodontal treatment within 3 months
* Patient has disease related to periodontal disease (ex. Drug-related excessive gum growth or blood clotting problems, pregnancy, mental illness)
* Disability patients

Where it's running

  • Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
    Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Hsiao-Ling Huang, Dr.PH — Kaohsiung Medical University, College of Dental Medicine, Department of Oral Hygiene
  • Study coordinator: Hsiao-Ling Huang
  • Email: hhuang@kmu.edu.tw
  • Phone: +886-7-312-1101#2159

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.