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The Prevention of Adult Caries Study (PACS) is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III clinical trial conducted under F.D.A. Investigational New Drug license #45,466, with a target enrollment of 1000 at four clinical centers with vastly different populations. The centers
To implement a payment plan model based on global budgeting and Alternative Quality Contract (pay-for-performance) for dental providers within Advantage Dental Services, LLC with the goal of incentivizing implementation of delivery system changes aimed at reducing disparities in access and oral
White spot lesions (WSL), caused by the decalcification of enamel, are a common and unfortunate sequela of orthodontic treatment. If not addressed, WSL may progress to caries and frank cavitation of the enamel surface. Once formed, white spot lesions compromise esthetics and can be extremely
Approximately one out of three 2- to 5-year-old children in the United States has experienced caries (tooth decay). The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Academy of Pediatrics provide recommendations for preventive strategies, and recognize that infant, toddler and early childhood
A community-wide toothpaste distribution campaign enhanced by telephone support. A tooth kit with toothpaste and toothbrushes for the whole family together with oral hygiene instructions in English and Spanish will be mailed every 3 months. Half of the population will be randomly assigned to also
The objective of this study is to compare the performance of the composite resin Venus Pearl and a commercially available control composite material for the restoration of class II-cavities. Primary endpoints of the study are a mean score for each patient calculated from aesthetic, functional