Orthodontic Screening in Public Healthcare

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI · Jun 14, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on studying how orthodontic screenings—checks for dental alignment—are conducted in public healthcare settings. The goal is to understand current practices and see how they can be improved to help people with malocclusion, which is when teeth are not aligned properly.

The study is open to individuals aged between 6 to 16 years who live in the specified area and are willing to participate. If selected, participants will fill out a questionnaire to share their experiences and opinions about orthodontic care. It's important to note that younger children under 6 or those over 16, as well as individuals who may struggle to understand the questions due to language barriers, will not be eligible for this study. If you or someone you know fits the criteria and is interested in helping improve orthodontic care, this trial might be a great opportunity!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • residence in the wellbeing services county catchment area
• • willingness to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Age under 6 years or over 16 years
• • insufficient language skills to be able to understand the questionnaire