60 Participants NeededMy employer runs this trial

Artificial Intelligence for Tooth Decay

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Overseen ByCarmen Boren, DDS, FAGD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Michigan
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of artificial intelligence on proximal caries detection and subsequent treatment decisions of early learners and compare those with outcomes of experienced learners.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Margherita Fontana, DDS, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Michigan

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for dental students or professionals who are learning to detect early tooth decay (white spots and cavities) using X-ray images. Participants will be grouped by their experience level.

Inclusion Criteria

Early learner: Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study
Early learner: Dental student in second, third, or fourth year of dental school at University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Late learner: Provide informed consent
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Exclusion Criteria

Dental students who do not have previous experience with caries detection (such as first year dental students)
Residents that do not have frequent exposure to caries detection, such as orthodontic, periodontic, oral surgery graduate residents

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Treatment

Participants undergo AI-assisted proximal caries detection and treatment decision-making

1 week
2 sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for outcomes related to lesion severity and intervention effectiveness

1-2 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Trial Overview

The study tests whether artificial intelligence can help people better spot early signs of tooth decay on dental X-rays, comparing results between less experienced and more experienced learners.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Late Learners - Dental resident or junior facultyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Early Learners - Dental studentsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Michigan

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,891
Recruited
6,458,000+

Delta Dental Plan of Michigan

Collaborator