

Clinical Studies Division

Clinical Studies is a subdivision of Dental Product Testing (DPT) at Therametric Technologies. Our Clinical Studies team assists Sponsors in testing and verifying the efficacy and safety of their products/devices through human clinical trials. Principal Investigator: Dr. George Stookey, Ph.D. will help to design and develop a customized protocol for prospective clients and Amy Nunez, BSDH, CCRP, directs the operations of the studies. At TTI, our clinical trials are offered in product & new methodology development, safety, efficacy, claims substantiation, comparison and ADA/FDA guideline studies. We offer both in-Vivo and in-Situ study designs for a variety of different testing models. All studies are conducted with trained and qualified clinical examiners and are conducted in compliance with the Belmont Report, Good Clinical Practice (GCP/ICH), Code of Federal Regulations, FDA information Sheets, and are overseen by an Institutional Review Board as required by federal law.

Capabilities of our Clinical Studies Team
In-Vivo models include:
Salivary Peroxide
Dental Plaque pH
Sensitivity
Tooth Stain
Whitening
Salivary Flow and pH Buffering
In-Situ models include:
Caries Prevention
Erosion
Remineralization
Plaque Accumulation
Demineralization
Whitening
Abrasion
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All Studies are conducted with certified, accredited and licensed personnel
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Customized protocol and study design planning
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IRB submissions to an independent IRB with rapid start-up times (typically 1.5 to 3 weeks)
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Data security and subject confidentiality
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Ease of developing contracts (No requirement for publication rights or issues regarding data ownership)
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Subject recruitment and consenting
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Infection control and supply chain support
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Statistical analysis and detailed reports

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Fluoride Dentifrices
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Fluoride Rinses
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Products for the Temporary Relief of Dry Mouth
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Products to Help Prevent or Reduce Enamel Erosion
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In situ Remineralization/Demineralization Testing
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Sugar Free Chewing Gum to Help Prevent Cavities