We are conducting a study to determine how normal oral bacteria are acquired in young children, and how they might be passed from parent to child. Understanding more about this will help us figure out how we might improve the oral health of all children. We think that bacteria might be less likely to be passed from an adoptive mother to her baby since she is not a genetic match to her child. In this study we will compare adoptive mother-child pairs and biologic mother-child pairs to see how closely the bacteria of each set of mothers match those of their children.
WHERE
The study will be conducted at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. A team of researchers from the two institutions will be conducting the study. The study has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, an agency of the federal government.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
- Mothers AND
- Children adopted at birth who are currently between the ages of 3 months and under 8 years of age, and are in good general health
- Biological children who are currently between the ages of 3 months and under 8 years of age, and are in good general health
- Additional screening questions will be asked by phone.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE FOR PARTICIPATION
- Gift bags full of dental care items for mothers and children
- Paid parking if sampling is performed at The College of Dentistry
WHAT WILL BE INVOLVED
- A short appointment at the OSU College of Dentistry or we can come to you at a location of your choosing
- A brief medical and dental history will be collected
- A brief dental exam will be performed
- Saliva and dental plaque will be collected from mother and child(ren) using soft brushes and paper strips
WHAT WE WILL DO WITH THE SAMPLES
- We will analyze the bacteria that are present in the samples.
All protocols have been reviewed and received institutional approval for research involving human subjects, in order to ensure you and your child(ren)’s privacy, confidentiality, and protection.
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING ?
Please fill out our contact information form, and we will get in touch with you.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Email study coordinators: motherchildstudy@osu.edu
- Call us: (614) 292 9306
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Study Coordinators: Heidi Steinkamp, DDS, PhD
steinkamp.2@osu.edu
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ann Griffen, DDS, MS
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
305 W 12th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210-1267