Building Capacity for Periodontal Disease Management in the Kingdom of Tonga (Old ID 27558)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
Periodontitis is an inflammation of the bone supporting teeth. It destroys the jawbone and is prevalent globally. Left untreated, it will lead to tooth loss and internal toxicity. It affects heart disease and diabetes. There is a lack of clinical capacity in Tonga to treat this. Local Dentists will be trained to assess, treat, and monitor this disease. The community will be screened, patients with the disease identified and then treated. Patients will be monitored by their dentists. The study findings will be shared with the local dental health administration and published in relevant journals for the global community.
Date
01 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2026
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
Periodontitis;Tonga
Funding Body
International College of Dentists
Amount
2500
Project Team
Dileep Sharma;Peter Leggat