Assessing Current Clinical Concepts in Dental Practice
This study, called 'Assessing Current Clinical Concepts in Dental Practice', is about understanding how well dental implant treatments work at The Campbell Clinic. It's not a trial where you get a new treatment; instead, we gather information from patient notes and surveys after routine dental care. This information helps us learn if current treatments are effective and if patients are happy with their results. We also want to find ways to make things even better. Your decision about your treatment will always be made together with your dentist and won't change if you take part. All your information will be kept private and anonymous. We hope this research will improve dental care for everyone in the future.
At a glance
What is this study about?
Imagine you're getting a dental implant – a common way to replace a missing tooth. Dentists use many different techniques, and they always try to work with you to choose what they think will give you the best result.
This study aims to make sense of all these choices. We're setting up a special database to collect information from patients who have had or are planning to have specialist dental treatment, especially dental implants, at The Campbell Clinic. This isn't about trying out new medicines or treatments; it's about carefully watching and recording what happens during regular care. We'll look at things like how successful the treatments are and how satisfied patients are with their new teeth. We'll use special questionnaires before and after treatment to understand your experience.
By gathering and looking at all this information (which will be kept anonymous, meaning no one will know it's *your* specific data), we hope to understand which treatments work best, develop even better ways of doing dental work, and provide more helpful advice and support for patients in the future. This will help both dentists make better decisions and patients feel more confident about their treatment choices.
Key takeaways
- This study uses anonymous information from your routine dental care.
- It aims to improve dental implant treatments and patient satisfaction.
- Your treatment decisions will not be affected by taking part.
- You'll complete surveys to share your experience (OHIP-14).
- All your personal information will be kept private and anonymous.
- You can stop participating at any time without affecting your care.
Who may be eligible?
To join this study, you need to be a patient at The Campbell Clinic. You should be planning to have, or have already had, specialist dental treatment, usually involving dental implants.
It's very important that you can read and understand the information about this study, and that you're willing to sign a consent form. This shows you understand what's involved and agree to take part.
However, you won't be able to join if there are concerns that you haven't fully understood the study information (for example, if there are language difficulties). Also, if you have a medical condition or take medication that might affect how well a dental implant would work, or if you simply don't wish to sign the consent form, then this study isn't for you.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- I am a patient at The Campbell Clinic.
- I am considering or have had specialist dental treatment, likely involving implants.
- I can read and understand the study information.
- I'm willing to sign a consent form.
- I don't have a serious medical condition that might stop an implant from working.
What does participation involve?
If you decide to take part, it won't change your dental treatment in any way. You and your dentist will still make all the decisions about your care together. We'll ask to use information from your routine patient notes and records from your dental visits. You'll also be asked to fill out a questionnaire called the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP)-14, both before and after your treatment. This helps us understand how your dental condition affects your daily life and how happy you are with the results of your treatment. Your information will be collected over time as part of your regular care, and will be kept anonymous in the database.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (1)
- The Campbell ClinicVerified postcodeNottingham, United Kingdom· Recruiting
Common questions
What is a 'dental implant'?
A dental implant is a small screw that is placed into your jawbone to replace a missing tooth. An artificial tooth is then attached to it.
Will my own treatment be different if I join this study?
No, your treatment decisions will be exactly the same and will be made by you and your dentist, just like always.
Will you use my name or identify me in any way?
No, all your information will be kept anonymous. This means it will be stored and used in a way that no one can connect it back to you personally.
What is the OHIP-14 questionnaire?
It's a simple questionnaire with 14 questions that asks about how your teeth and mouth health affect your daily life and how satisfied you are with your treatment outcomes.
How long will this study last for me?
Your participation will be ongoing as long as you're a patient at The Campbell Clinic and wish to take part, allowing us to collect information from your routine care.
How to find out more
Colin Campbell
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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