Dr. Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, PhD
Claim this profileBeckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic
Studies Dental Plaque
Studies Gum Disease
3 reported clinical trials
4 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, PhD is currently running
OTC Oral Care Products
for Oral Health
The purpose of this research study is to develop a better way of measuring the health of patients' mouth using photographs and imaging software. The investigators will also study the specific effects of individual toothpastes and mouthwashes on oral health. Participants who have volunteered to be in the study will be asked to use a toothpaste or over a period of 7 days to 6 months. The investigators will determine the participants' oral plaque levels, gum health, and saliva (spit) production with clinical exams as well as photographs of the participants' mouths. It is the hope of the study team to find better ways of assessing the health of patients' mouths and to identify whether gum health can be improved by specific toothpastes or mouthwashes.
Recruiting1 award N/A
Optical Sensor Detection
for Oral Diseases
Overall objective of this work is to develop better ways of detecting, diagnosing and measuring oral diseases and structures using light and optical approaches. All different areas of the mouth will be imaged, including healthy, diseased, dysplastic and malignant, as well as oral biofilm, and the imaging data compared against conventional diagnostic approaches such clinical and histopathological and molecular evaluations to (1) gain a better understanding of processes involved in oral pathology and (2) develop a combined patient specific, non-invasive method for the detection, diagnosis and screening of oral pathology and biofilm. Thus our goal is to identify and evaluate microstructural, metabolic, vascular, protein, genomic and metabolomics biomarkers of oral pathology can be used to detect, predict and map oral pathology, especially neoplasia. We are recruiting patients with a wide range of oral conditions including plaque, dry mouth, toothache, root canal treatments, gum disease, oral sores, dysplasia and cancer, autoimmune conditions and others as well as healthy control subjects. We will use a range of non-invasive imaging modalities to obtain information on the ways in which the oral health status affects optical properties, and determine means of detecting and quantifying these factors.. Imaging modalities to be utilized include: 1. Coherence and Doppler Tomography 2. Laser Speckle Imaging 3. Various forms of Spectroscopy 4. Fluorescence
Recruiting1 award N/A5 criteria
More about Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, PhD
Clinical Trial Related2 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 3 trials as a Principal Investigator · 3 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, PhD has experience with
- OTC Toothpastes Or Mouthrinses
- Detection Of Oral Pathology
- Lumineux Oral Essentials Rinse
- Listerine Rinse
Breakdown of trials Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, PhD has run
Dental Plaque
Gum Disease
Oral Diseases
Infections
Bacterial Infection
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, PhD specialize in?
Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, PhD focuses on Dental Plaque and Gum Disease. In particular, much of their work with Dental Plaque has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, PhD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, PhD is currently recruiting for 3 clinical trials in Irvine California. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, PhD has studied deeply?
Yes, Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, PhD has studied treatments such as OTC Toothpastes or Mouthrinses, Detection of Oral Pathology, Lumineux Oral Essentials rinse.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, PhD?
Apply for one of the trials that Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, PhD is conducting.
What is the office address of Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, PhD?
The office of Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, PhD is located at: Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, Irvine, California 92617 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic.
Is there any support for travel costs?
The coverage of travel expenses can vary greatly between different clinical trials. Please see more financial detail in the trials you’re interested to apply.