CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Personalized Oral Hygiene Education in Medical and Dental Students Over Two Years

Bosnia and Herzegovina82 participantsStarted 2021-12-06

Plain-language summary

This prospective cohort study is designed to evaluate the long-term effects of individualized oral hygiene education, known as Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis (iTOP), on oral health outcomes in medical and dental students at the University of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving personalized oral hygiene training (iTOP) or a control group. Both groups will receive professional dental cleaning and standardized oral hygiene kits. Clinical parameters will be assessed at baseline, after 3 months, and at a 2-year follow-up.

Who can participate

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Inclusion Criteria: * Active enrollment as a student in either: * First or fourth year during the 2021/2022 academic year, or * Third or sixth year during the 2023/2024 academic year * Enrollment verified by Faculty Administration records * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Did not provide informed consent * Presence of systemic conditions known to affect periodontal health (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, immunodeficiencies) * Use of medications known to cause gingival overgrowth, including: * Anticonvulsants * Calcium channel blockers * Immunosuppressants

What they're measuring

Change in Plaque Index from Baseline to 2-Year Follow-Up

Timeframe: Baseline, 3 months, and 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07085013

SponsorUniversity of Mostar

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-04-04

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