SUCCESS Questionnaire Study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Screening for Underlying Chronic Conditions in Dental Settings (SUCCESS) - Questionnaire Study
IRAS ID
200922
Contact name
Iain Chapple
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Birmingham
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
Patients with periodontitis (severe gum disease) are more likely to have other chronic inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and lung disease compared to patients with healthy gums.
Patients who attend a dentist frequently have a different health profile to those that attend a doctor. This is a feasibility study to determine the views of patients and the public towards screening for common medical conditions in a dental practice setting and to assess the practicalities of running further, larger scale studies investigating the benefits of such an approach.
If screening patients for chronic diseases in a dental setting is practically achievable it may lead to earlier diagnosis of such diseases for patients and more cost-effective management. In addition, if knowing the gum health status of patients provides an additional benefit in the screening process, members of the dental team would be best placed to provide this screening.This study will involve members of the public completing a questionnaire in various settings to ascertain their views on screening for chronic diseases in a dental setting.
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/YH/0293
Date of REC Opinion
12 Jul 2016
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion