Oral Diagnostic
Despite fluoridation of public water systems and the introduction of fluoride-containing toothpastes, the prevalence of caries experience (untreated lesions plus lesions having had surgical intervention) remains at 97% in the overall United States population. In the United States, as much as $48 billion is spent for the treatment and correction of the "results" of dental caries (otherwise known as "tooth decay").
A survey of 1,000 U.S. households indicated that 67% would purchase a simple, rapid and disposable test available at your local pharmacy or grocery store which tells you how likely you are to have a cavity before it can be visually seen by a dentist, and before the cavity requires corrective intervention such as filling or removal of one or more teeth.
A joint survey with the American Academy of Pediatrics indicated 86% of clinical respondents would utilize this test over current standard of care; and 56% of respondents indicated their desire to participate in future clinical trials. A second generation test and 100 patient clinical trial is being funded primarily from the National Institutes of Health.
FWT is currently working with outside experts to design, package, and validate the performance of a simple diagnostic test that can be performed by parents, teachers, dental care professionals, and care-givers to "at-risk" patients - quickly, privately, and without training. |
