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Managing permanent first molars with demarcated opacities suggestive of molar incisor hypomineralization has been a challenge to clinicians on many aspects.  We would like to invite you to complete a Quick Poll about the clinical challenges when managing newly erupted molars affected by molar hypomineralization or molar incisor hypomineralization. 

Dr. Sumit Yadav, Professor and Chairman at the Department of Growth and Development at the UNMC College of Dentistry with over 20 years in academic research, says of the National Dental PBRN, "[it] engages practicing dentists and specialists in asking and answering their treatment modality and plans for dental care. [It] also engages dentists and specialists in large network research projects, which helps to overcome the problems associated with academic single/multi center research”. 

Dr. Sumit Yadav

The Mental Health Screening and Referral to Treatment in Dental Practices (MSDP) has successfully concluded. Five practitioners from the South Central Region of the Network screened 5 to 8 patients for mental health concerns and provided referrals, when needed. The study evaluated the feasibility of integrating mental health screenings and referrals into dental practice workflows. Results and lessons learned from this study will be published soon.  

Join the 90 practitioners nationwide who have started data collection for almost 700 implants, bringing us closer to our goal of 2,000 implants. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to contribute to this pioneering effort and help improve dental implant therapy outcomes! The registry aims to investigate the success of implant therapy and the rate of complications by tracking 2,000 total dental implants nationwide. This is the first national implant restoration registry funded by the NIH/NIDCR. By enrolling just 10 patients with dental implants at the time of prosthesis placement and following them for three years, you can contribute to this groundbreaking study.

The POPS study is an exciting research project that aims to provide insight into pain experienced by patients after dental procedures. The goal is to recruit 170 practitioners to enroll a maximum of 3,147 patients who have undergone a surgical dental procedure. With approximately 150 practitioners and over 2,000 patients participating already, the POPS study is in its final stretch. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this research and contribute to the understanding of pain management in dental procedures.

Improving the nation's oral health by improving

the knowledge base for clinical decision-making

and moving the latest evidence into routine care

The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network is supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), grants U19-DE-028717 and U01-DE-028727