CEAH-funded pilot now happening after navigating the pandemic

Patient Recruitment for clinical trial  on the effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride versus sodium fluoride in arresting caries around crown margins in older adults’ begin at Westbrook College of Health Professions Department of Dental Hygiene. 

The clinical trial is a unique collaboration between College of Dental Medicine, Westbrook College of Health Professions Department of Dental Hygiene, and Center for Excellence in Aging & Health. The clinical trial is evaluating two non-surgical noninvasive approaches for caries control and arrest around crown margins. The project addresses the complex nature of oral health care needs of older adults with an aim to retain their teeth and thier dental restorations and crowns.

The research is directed by Dr Shaista Rashid and Dr Mohamed ElSalhy from College of Dental Medicine, Joann Multon and Rachael Salamon from Westbrook College of Health Professions Department of Dental Hygiene, and Tom Meuser from Center for Excellence in Aging & Health.