Incentives for Daily Tooth Brushing to Reduce Gingivitis
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Dental |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dental / Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | June 2014 |
| End Date: | December 2017 |
In this randomized controlled study, the investigators compare two classes of behavioral
approaches to change habits and health outcomes with an application to dental health:
cognitive vs. behavioral financial incentives. Under cognitive incentives subjects are paid
to correctly answer health-related quizzes. Under behavioral incentives subjects earn money
for making healthy choices. The investigators apply these incentives to toothbrushing, a
daily health-related behavior critical to the prevention of dental caries and periodontal
disease, two high-burden conditions among US adults.
approaches to change habits and health outcomes with an application to dental health:
cognitive vs. behavioral financial incentives. Under cognitive incentives subjects are paid
to correctly answer health-related quizzes. Under behavioral incentives subjects earn money
for making healthy choices. The investigators apply these incentives to toothbrushing, a
daily health-related behavior critical to the prevention of dental caries and periodontal
disease, two high-burden conditions among US adults.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female older than 18 years, with at least 10 teeth present.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes, systemic antibiotics taken within the previous 2
months, need for referral for periodontal treatment.
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