Clinical trials
Dental clinical trials
Below are recruiting dental clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 490 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07672873Recruiting
Steroid injection for tooth nerve pain during root canal
This trial tests whether a single injection of dexamethasone (a steroid) near the nerve of a painful lower molar can improve pain relief during a root canal. It's for people with severe tooth nerve pain who haven't taken pain meds recently.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07488247RecruitingPhase 3
Light-Activated Gel for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
This trial tests a gel containing a light-activated drug (chlorin E6) for diabetic foot ulcers. The gel is applied to the ulcer and then activated with a special light to help the wound heal. It may be a good option if you have a foot ulcer that hasn't healed in 6 weeks or more.
Karachi, SindhAges 18 years+ - NCT07547904Recruiting
Bioactive filling material for back tooth cavities
This trial tests a newer type of tooth-filling material (bioactive bulk-fill) in back teeth that need repair. Researchers will compare how well it works compared to standard fillings, which may help improve how long fillings last.
IstanbulAges 18–50 - NCT07550153Recruiting
Dental Communication and Social Media Ethics Study
This study explores how dentists, patients, and other healthcare providers use social media to share and find dental health information. Researchers want to understand the legal and ethical issues around online dental communication.
Roma, RMAges 18 years+ - NCT07552038Recruiting
Dental Care Management for People Living With HIV
This study looks at how dentists can best care for people with HIV. Researchers will review dental and health records at hospitals in the Pays de la Loire region to understand what works best for keeping teeth and gums healthy when you have HIV.
Nantes, NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT07557277Recruiting
Gum Recession and Quality of Life Study
This study looks at how gum recession (when gums pull back from teeth) affects your quality of life and oral health. Researchers will ask you questions and examine your teeth to understand this connection better.
Rohtak, HaryanaAges 18–45 - NCT07579416Recruiting
Teeth Grinding, Anxiety, and Gum Health in Dental Students
This study looks at the connection between teeth grinding (bruxism), anxiety, and gum health in dental students. Researchers want to understand how stress and grinding habits affect the teeth and gums of students in their final years of dental school.
HomsAges 18 years+ - NCT07611942Recruiting
Plaque Removal in Children With Learning Disabilities
This study compares how well children with learning disabilities can remove plaque from their teeth compared to children without learning disabilities. It aims to understand if dental plaque removal is harder for children with specific learning challenges.
Alanya, AntalyaAges 7–12 - NCT07614490RecruitingPhase 4
Dental plaque and gum health study
This research study examines how dental plaque relates to gum inflammation in people with different levels of gum health. Researchers will collect plaque samples and measure gum health to better understand these patterns, which may help improve oral care products.
Fort Wayne, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07637227Recruiting
Comparing two types of clear aligners for teeth straightening
This study tests two different ways of making clear aligners (custom plastic trays that move your teeth). Researchers want to see if 3D-printed aligners work as well as traditional heat-formed ones for mild crowding or spacing.
Baghdad, Bab Al-MuadhamAges 15–30 - NCT07638969Recruiting
Study of complications around dental implants
This study looks at problems that can happen around dental implants after they've been in place for over a year. Researchers want to understand what factors lead to these complications so they can help prevent them in the future.
BadajozAges Up to 90 years - NCT07644676Enrolling by invitation
Comparing Bonding Methods for Dental Crowns
This study tests different ways to attach a crown to your back tooth to see which method works best and lasts longest. If you need a single crown and have healthy teeth and gums, you may be able to participate.
Hörby, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07535229Enrolling by invitation
Frankincense and herbs for gum inflammation treatment
This study tests whether frankincense and herbal extracts can reduce gum inflammation and plaque buildup. You'll be randomly assigned to receive either the herbal treatment or a placebo (inactive substance) to see if the natural remedy helps your gums heal.
MuscatAges 18–30 - NCT07424820Enrolling by invitation
Magnetic mallet vs. drilling for dental implants in soft jawbone
This trial compares two techniques for placing dental implants in the upper jaw where the bone is very soft (type D4). It tests whether a magnetic mallet (a tool that uses gentle taps) is better than conventional drilling for placing implants in this challenging bone type.
Mosul, MosulAges 20–60 - NCT07359937Enrolling by invitation
Reducing fluoride risk in school children
This trial tests a program to lower children's exposure to fluoride in drinking water. It includes education and urine tests to measure fluoride levels. Families with kids in kindergarten who get meals at school may benefit.
PalermoAges 2–5 - NCT07324928Enrolling by invitation
Pulpotomy treatment for baby teeth using iron sulfate or MTA
This study compares two materials (iron sulfate and a special cement called MTA) used during a pulpotomy—a procedure to treat cavities in baby molars when the nerve is exposed. It aims to find which material works better to keep the tooth healthy until it falls out naturally.
Jizan, Jazan RegionAges 6–10 - NCT07167875Enrolling by invitation
Digital coaching trial to improve toothbrushing habits
This study tests if personalized coaching through a smartphone app helps people stick to better toothbrushing habits. Participants use an electric toothbrush and app for 19 weeks to see if coaching improves oral hygiene.
Petaluma, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT07142629Enrolling by invitation
Cavity removal methods for MIH-affected molars
This trial compares two ways of removing tooth decay in children with a condition called MIH (which makes enamel weak and spotted). It tests whether selective or non-selective drilling works better for deep cavities, aiming to save the tooth and keep the nerve healthy.
IrbidAges 6–13 - NCT07136155Enrolling by invitation
Two ways to treat deep cavities in baby teeth
This study compares two ways to treat deep cavities in baby (primary) molars. One method places a special soothing medicine under a filling; the other uses a metal crown that covers the whole tooth. Both aim to keep the tooth healthy without needing a nerve treatment or extraction.
IrbidAges 4–9 - NCT07090694Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Sinus lift with or without platelet-rich fibrin for dental implants
This trial compares two ways to place dental implants in the upper jaw where there is not enough bone: one uses a special clotting substance (PRF) and the other does not. The goal is to see which method works better.
RiyadhAges 25–65 - NCT07057284Enrolling by invitation
Dentofacial effects of proton therapy for childhood head and neck cancer
This study looks at how proton beam therapy (a precise type of radiation) affects the teeth and face in children and teens who had head or neck cancer. The goal is to understand these long-term effects and help improve future care.
ManchesterAges 2–32 - NCT07012850Enrolling by invitation
MRI for dental and facial injury evaluation
This study uses MRI instead of CT or X-ray to look at injuries to teeth, mouth, and face. It might help find a safer way to image your injury without radiation.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges Any age - NCT07011381Enrolling by invitation
Parent views on children's oral health: refugees vs Egyptians
This study looks at how parents view their child's oral health (teeth and mouth) and how it affects daily life. It compares views of Sudanese refugee parents and Egyptian parents living in Cairo.
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr Ash Shaikh/ ElhamrawyAges 6–12 - NCT07011303Enrolling by invitation
Using your own blood clot to help bone heal after tooth extraction
This study tests whether placing a special clot made from your own blood (called Platelet Rich Fibrin) into the socket after a tooth extraction helps the bone heal better for a future dental implant.
Tokat ProvinceAges 18–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for dental?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 490 recruiting dental studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a dental trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a dental trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.