Clinical trials
Dentistry clinical trials
Below are recruiting dentistry clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 39 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06877117Enrolling by invitation
Rectangular collimation study for kid's dentists
This trial tests a new way to focus x-rays (called rectangular collimation) in dental care for children. It may help reduce radiation exposure while still getting clear images.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT07773389Recruiting
Early vs late premolar removal for braces
This study compares removing two back teeth early versus later during braces treatment to see which timing leads to better tooth movement. It may help teens and young adults needing braces for crowded teeth or overbite.
IslamabadAges 13–25 - NCT06558968Recruiting
Esthetic space maintainers for children's baby molars
This study tests two types of tooth-colored space maintainers (PEEK and BruxZir) in children who lose both lower first baby molars. The goal is to keep the space open for the permanent teeth to come in properly.
CairoAges 6–11 - NCT06980870RecruitingPhase 2
Pain medicine before root canal for less discomfort
This study tests whether taking ibuprofen or dexamethasone before a root canal can help reduce pain afterward. It's for people with a painful, inflamed tooth nerve who haven't already taken pain medicine for it.
RawalpindiAges 18–50 - NCT06442904Recruiting
Digital education for better dental X-rays
This trial tests a digital education program to help dental professionals take better X-rays. It's for dental staff in general dentistry in Västerbotten, Sweden.
UmeåAges 18 years+ - NCT07491809Recruiting
Aesthetic dental veneers study with adhesive cementation
This trial tests different materials and methods for cementing veneers. It may help if you have healthy gums and need at least 4 veneers.
RigaAges Any age - NCT07409896Recruiting
Comparing two numbing shots for painful lower first molars
This study compares two numbing methods for severe tooth pain (pulpitis) in a lower first molar. If you have a tooth that needs a root canal and the pain lingers after cold, this trial may help determine which anesthetic works better for you.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–55 - NCT06585852Recruiting
Bone graft with or without RGD protein for jawbone widening
This trial tests a new way to widen a narrow jawbone so a dental implant can be placed. It compares using a bone graft material alone versus mixing it with a special protein (RGD) to help the bone grow better.
Cairo, Nasr CityAges 18–30 - NCT06798090Recruiting
Comparing 3D-printed vs. traditional dental space maintainers
This trial tests two ways of making a small dental device that holds space for adult teeth when baby molars are lost early. It compares a 3D-printed version with a conventionally made one, to see which works better and is more comfortable.
Aydin, AydınAges 5–8 - NCT07294820Recruiting
Digital workflow for same-day implants
This trial tests a fully digital method for placing a single implant and attaching a temporary tooth right after extraction. It may help you avoid multiple visits and get a new tooth faster.
Turin, PiedmontAges 18 years+ - NCT07173491Recruiting
Music therapy for anxious dental patients having cavity treatment
This trial tests whether listening to music during a single dental visit can reduce anxiety for people with mild to moderate tooth decay who are nervous about dental procedures.
Erzurum, ErzurumAges 18–40 - NCT07552051Recruiting
Testing Bite Mark Analysis Using 3D Dental Scans
This study tests how accurately dentists can analyze bite marks using digital 3D models of teeth. Researchers will scan your upper teeth and use computer software to see if the same bite-mark patterns are found consistently—helping improve how bite marks are used in dental and legal cases.
Nantes, NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT06995859Enrolling by invitation
Dental filling teaching survey for pediatric dentists
This trial asks pediatric dentistry teachers in Egypt about how they teach amalgam fillings. It is a survey study to learn about current teaching practices.
CairoAges 20 years+ - NCT06892184Recruiting
How the dentist talks during numbing injections
This study tests whether the way your dentist communicates with you during a numbing shot (para-apical anesthesia) affects your pain and comfort. It may help find the best way to talk to patients during dental procedures.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT06806202RecruitingPhase 2
Warm vs. standard numbing medicine for tooth injections
This trial tests if warming the numbing medicine before injecting it into the jaw makes the numbing work better for people with a painful tooth infection. If you have a bad toothache in a lower molar and need a dental procedure, this study might help make the numbing more effective.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–50 - NCT07290725Enrolling by invitation
Translating a dental tool for special needs patients
This study is testing a translation of a tool used by dentists for patients with special needs. Dentists who speak German, Spanish, or Portuguese as their first language will fill out the form twice to help make sure it works well in their language.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges Any age - NCT06541236Recruiting
Preserving jawbone after tooth removal using your own tooth
This trial tests a way to preserve the shape and volume of your jawbone after a tooth is pulled. Instead of using artificial materials, the dentist grinds your extracted tooth into a natural bone-graft material and places it back into the socket. The goal is to keep the bone strong and healthy for a future dental implant or bridge.
MoscowAges 18–65 - NCT07327060Recruiting
Camera-Assisted Parent Training for Children's Teeth
This study tests whether teaching parents with a small intraoral camera can help improve their child's toothbrushing habits. It focuses on children ages 5–7 who have a new permanent molar coming in.
AydinAges 5–7 - NCT07184359Enrolling by invitation
Using social media to help dental students learn
This study tests whether using social media can help dental students learn better in their Dental Radiology course. If you are a student at UFJF's Juiz de Fora campus and use social media, you may be able to join.
Juiz de Fora, Minas GeraisAges 18 years+ - NCT07315620Recruiting
Dental implant bridge fit using digital methods
This study tests if a fully digital workflow can make dental implant-supported bridges fit better and more comfortably. It may help people who need a full set of implant teeth on the upper or lower jaw.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07388368Recruiting
Root canal pain study: comparing two tooth fillings
This study compares two types of fillings used after a root canal to see which one causes less pain afterward. If you have a tooth with severe, constant pain that needs a root canal, this trial may help find the best option for you.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT07726290Recruiting
Testing AI to predict gender from jawbone scans
This trial uses 3D jaw scans to see if an AI can accurately predict a person's gender. It might help if you have a clear scan of your jaw.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT03753256Recruiting
Testing a dental eye scan during orthodontic treatment
This study checks whether an optical coherence tomography scan—a quick, non-invasive imaging test—can help in dentistry for people who need orthodontic (braces/alignment) treatment. If you join, you’ll likely be scanned as part of the study and your dentist/doctor will compare results to see how useful the scan is.
HeidelbergAges 6 years+ - NCT04643951Recruiting
Study of dental students’ and professionals’ child-patient experiences
This study explores how dental students and child-focused dental professionals understand and handle pain in pediatric dentistry. Your experience and perceptions will help researchers describe common challenges and what support works best.
Malmö, Skåne CountyAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for dentistry?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 39 recruiting dentistry 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 dentistry 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 dentistry 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.