Can a Low-threshold Check-up Motivate Older People to Schedule a Dental Visit?
Can a Low-threshold Check-up Motivate Older People to Schedule a Dental Visit? A Randomized Controlled Trial
University Ghent
194 participants
Apr 25, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
There is little research on the effect of oral screening campaigns for improving oral health in older people. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a low-threshold contact with an oral health professional, including an oral health examination, on dental attendance of older people (65 years of age or older).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- years of age or older
- home-dwelling within the selected regions (ELZ RITS en ELZ Scheldekracht)
- Dutch speaking
- no dental check-up in the last 12 months
- sufficient cognitive ability to answer the questions
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Interventions
The participants in the intervention group will receive an oral examination. Subsequently, information about any identified problem will be given. Lastly, participants will receive a referral letter for their dentist and a report for the general practitioner. If the participants don't have a regular dentist, they will also be given a list with contact information of dentists in the area.
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NCT06341959