Infant2Child
- Project status: Active
Research area: Infection, Immunity and Global Health > Inflammatory Origins
Improving dental health in the first 2,000 days will ensure all children get the right start for a lifetime of good oral health.
The aim of the research project is to understand how early life habits affect dental health in pre-schoolers.
The aim of the research project is to understand how early life habits affect dental health in pre-schoolers.
Overview
Children who have good oral health at a young age are more likely to enjoy better oral health as adults. Unfortunately, tooth decay is one of the most common diseases of childhood. Improving dental health in the first 2,000 days will ensure all children get the right start for a lifetime of good oral health. The aim of the research project is to understand how early life habits affect dental health at four years of age.
Information for participants
Who can take part?
Children aged 18-24 months who are living in Victoria.
What will I be asked to do?
- Complete two online surveys when your child is two and four years old.
- Complete an at-home plaque microbiome collection (oral swab) when your child is two years old.
- Attend a free dental examination when your child turns four years old at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
For more information on our study, please contact us below.
Contact us
Infant2Child Study
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
The Royal Children's Hospital
50 Flemington Road
Parkville VIC 3052
Australia
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