Reducing Risk for Infective Endocarditis
Reducing Risk for Infective Endocarditis (IE): A Randomized Trial of a Professional Scaling and Oral Hygiene Instruction Intervention to Reduce Tooth Brushing-Associated Bacteremia
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
320 participants
Aug 31, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This clinical trial is studying if bacteria found in a participant's bloodstream after brushing their teeth can be prevented with a dental cleaning and more education on how to best brush and care for their teeth. One group of participants will have a dental cleaning and oral health instructions and the other group of participants will not. Researchers will compare the blood test results from the two groups to see if the education made a difference in preventing bacteria and how long it stays in the bloodstream.
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Interventions
Participants will be instructed on the Modified Bass technique for toothbrushing: brushing with a soft bristled toothbrush held at a 45 degree angle to the gums and brushed in a circular motion. Participants will also be instructed to floss at least once per day using floss or another inter-dental device (e.g., floss pick).
Participants will receive a dental cleaning according to the current standard of care for routine dental cleanings.
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NCT05721781