A longitudinal controlled study to prevent early childhood caries from ages 0-6 years in a disadvantaged community in Queensland [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof W. Kim Seow (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Laurence Walsh

Brief description Rampant dental decay in young children is very difficult to prevent. The study will follow a group of high risk children from birth to 6 years of age to test the effectiveness of antibacterial and remineralising agents to prevent dental decay. Our early results showed that these agents have good potential for removing decay-causing bacteria and preventing dental cavities. We expect our long term results will yield valuable information for dental prevention for young children worldwide.

Funding Amount $AUD 695,787.99

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant