Adult tooth decay is an infectious disease that afflicts the majority of Americans aged 55
and older and is the most common chronic disease at midlife with an ever growing economic
toll. Despite the fact that specific bacteria cause tooth decay, no FDA-approved
anti-microbial treatment for decay is available to the American dental professional. The
Prevention of Adult Caries Study (PACS) is a study designed to evaluate the efficacy of a
topical, temporary, 10% w/v chlorhexidine dental coating in reducing new decay in adult
dental patients at risk for decay.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Tufts University
Collaborator:
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)