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Can a Low-threshold Check-up Motivate Older People to Schedule a Dental Visit?
Sponsor: University Ghent
Summary
There is little research on the effect of oral screening campaigns for improving oral health in older people. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a low-threshold contact with an oral health professional, including an oral health examination, on dental attendance of older people (65 years of age or older).
Official title: Can a Low-threshold Check-up Motivate Older People to Schedule a Dental Visit? A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
194
Start Date
2024-04-25
Completion Date
2024-12-30
Last Updated
2024-05-17
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Oral screening
The participants in the intervention group will receive an oral examination. Subsequently, information about any identified problem will be given. Lastly, participants will receive a referral letter for their dentist and a report for the general practitioner. If the participants don't have a regular dentist, they will also be given a list with contact information of dentists in the area.
Locations (1)
UGent
Ghent, Belgium