Overview

Prevention Management Model for Early Childhood Caries (MAYA Project)

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2005-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether dental disease patterns and transmissable bacteria that are known to cause a severe form of dental decay in young children can be reduced or eliminated by treating mothers and their young infants early on with Chlorhexidine and fluoride varnish applications, respectively as part of a comprehensive Prevention Management Model.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, San Francisco
Collaborators:
San Diego State University
San Ysidro Health Center
University of California, San Diego
Treatments:
Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Fluorides
Fluorides, Topical