Opportunity details

A new way to stop tooth decay for those affected by the justice system : help us shape a feasibility study to that will explore introducing new clinical dental preventive treatments in prisons

Help us shape a feasibility study to that will explore introducing new preventive dental treatment

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Full description:

We are planning a feasibility study on a paint-on treatment to prevent tooth decay in prisoners.
SDF is a safe, painless liquid painted on teeth—no drilling or injections.
This feasibility study will explore how to use SDF in prisons in a fair and practical way.

We’re inviting prison staff, including oral health and healthcare workers, to a PPI session to share your views and help shape the study.

Opportunity Deadline

1st September 2025

Payment:

£25 Love2Shop online voucher.

Expenses:

none

Organisation

University of Dundee

We are a team of researchers from the Dental Public Health department at the University of Dundee. We are working to improve the oral health of underserved populations in Scotland, including individuals in custody.


Details

Topic:

Health services and health delivery
Oral health and dentistry

Location:

UK wide

Involvement type:

Designing and managing

What support is offered?

Participants can contact the research team via the email provided if they need any further information or support related to the study. We’re here to answer questions and provide any guidance needed throughout the process.

Can the work be done from home?

Yes

Suitable for a beginner?

Yes


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