Assessing the Accuracy and Feasibility of Intra-oral Photographs v1.0
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Picture-Perfect: Assessing the Screening Accuracy, User Acceptability and Feasibility of Capturing Intra-oral Photographs of Children by their Parents, Using Smartphone Cameras
IRAS ID
343492
Contact name
Waraf Al-yaseen
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Cardiff University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 3 months, 1 days
Research summary
This study, involving children 6 to 16 years, investigates whether smartphones, used by parents, can effectively capture images of the inside of their children's mouth and their teeth (intra-oral). This could help early detection of dental problems and improve outcomes during a critical period of dental development. It may also empower parents to take an active role in monitoring their child’s oral health, potentially reducing the severity of problems and the number of dental visits by identifying issues early.
Smartphone photography is a non-invasive technology for dental health screening and remote monitoring. No drugs or invasive procedures are involved.
Participants
Children aged 6 to 16 attending for routine dental care and their parents or legal caregivers.Location
Paediatric Dentistry Department, Cardiff University Hospital.The Study
The study (over 15 months) will be discussed with parents during scheduled dental visits in a designated quiet room within the hospital and informed consent obtained.
There are 2 options for participants to take part:Option 1. Parents take photos of their children’s mouth and complete a survey on the process of doing this. The child has a dental “check-up” by a clinician with a clinical contract with Cardiff & Vale NHS to record their dental health.
Option 2. Parents take photos of their children’s mouth (n=12) and a research team member will observe and interview them while they are taking the photographs to gather further insights into difficulties. By fitting in with children's normal clinical visits there will be minimal disruption to the clinic schedule and no additional visits for participants.
Funding and Recruitment
Funded by the Eklund Foundation, a non-profit dental health research organisation, the study underscores a commitment to ethical research practices without commercial interests. Recruitment is managed sensitively to avoid undue influence, providing clear, comprehensive information to ensure informed consent in a supportive environment.REC name
East of England - Essex Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/EE/0137
Date of REC Opinion
1 Jul 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion