Effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit of a single annual professional intervention for the prevention of childhood dental caries in a remote rural Indigenous community [ 2015 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: E/Pr Newell Johnson (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Lisa Jamieson

Brief description The aim of the study is to reduce the high prevalence of tooth decay in children in a remote, rural Indigenous community, by application of a single annual dental preventive intervention. Most dental preventive interventions require regular re-application (3 monthly), which is not possible in resource constrained communities. Importantly, the study will assess cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness for broader implementation across similar communities in Australia and internationally.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,050,869.08

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant