The aim of this proposal is to create the Practitioners Engaged in Applied Research and Learning (PEARL) Network, which will organize, train, and facilitate a network of dental practitioners to conduct research of immediate relevance to dentists and their patients nationwide. Studies conducted by PEARL will test specific clinical approaches and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies for the prevention, management, and treatment of multiple oral conditions, augmenting the knowledge base for clinical decision-making. PEARL participants will also conduct anonymous chart reviews for collecting and disseminating data on disease and treatment trends and to obtain prevalence estimates of less common conditions. To achieve this aim, the PEARL Network has organized four interactive Cores, each of which focuses on key functions: (1) a Recruitment, Retention, Operations Core-to recruit and retain Practitioner-Investigators (P-Is) and to conduct studies;(2) a Training and Certification Core-to train and certify P-Is on relevant aspects of clinical research;(3) a Protocol Development Core-to solicit ideas for studies from P-Is and to generate research protocols;(4) an Information Dissemination Core-to disseminate research findings to P-Is, the research community, and the general public. NYUCD has partnered with The EMMES Corporation to serve as the Coordinating Center, providing statistical and epidemiological expertise, establishing a web-based data management/information dissemination system and quality assurance program, sub-contracting with a central IRB, and providing administrative support for DSMB meetings, medical monitoring, and regulatory support. The PEARL Network will further benefit from key resources already in place: (1) an on-site team of experienced investigators, outstanding communication experts, and a strong quality assurance group partnered with senior academic and industry advisors;(2) a highly supportive environment at NYUCD, including the facilities and staff of the Bluestone Center for Clinical Research, the Masters Program in Clinical Research, excellent press access, award-winning communications vehicles, and the Rosenthal Institute of Continuing Education;(3) a partnership with the Levin Group, the largest dental practice-management consulting firm;(4) practitioner partnerships reaching thousands of dentists through the Academy of General Dentistry, MetLife, the Scottish Dental PBRN, HealthPartners, and Kaiser Permanente;(5) collaborations with distinguished researchers;(6) an External Advisory Board of experienced members of medical and dental PBRNs;and (7) a Web-based P-I application mechanism established in May 2004. In summary, the PEARL Network is uniquely positioned to establish and Maintain a PBRN that will conduct research studies designed to positively impact oral health.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Type
Research Project--Cooperative Agreements (U01)
Project #
5U01DE016755-05
Application #
7599221
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZDE1-RR (02))
Program Officer
Denucci, D J
Project Start
2005-04-01
Project End
2012-03-31
Budget Start
2009-04-01
Budget End
2010-03-31
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$3,268,317
Indirect Cost
Name
New York University
Department
Dentistry
Type
Schools of Dentistry
DUNS #
041968306
City
New York
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10012
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Da Silva, John D; Kazimiroff, Julie; Papas, Athena et al. (2014) Outcomes of implants and restorations placed in general dental practices: a retrospective study by the Practitioners Engaged in Applied Research and Learning (PEARL) Network. J Am Dent Assoc 145:704-13
Vena, Donald A; Collie, Damon; Wu, Hongyu et al. (2014) Prevalence of persistent pain 3 to 5 years post primary root canal therapy and its impact on oral health-related quality of life: PEARL Network findings. J Endod 40:1917-21
Guess, Petra C; Bonfante, Estevam A; Silva, Nelson R F A et al. (2013) Effect of core design and veneering technique on damage and reliability of Y-TZP-supported crowns. Dent Mater 29:307-16
Martin, John A; Grill, Ashley C; Matthews, Abigail G et al. (2013) Periodontal diagnosis affected by variation in terminology. J Periodontol 84:606-13
Karl, Edward H; Curro, Frederick A (2013) Medical Histories: A Case Report of Pharmacovigilance in Supporting Dentists and Participation in a Drug-Safety Program. Clin Adv Periodontics 3:40-43
Blanchard, Peter; Wong, Ying; Matthews, Abigail G et al. (2013) Restoration variables and postoperative hypersensitivity in Class I restorations: PEARL Network findings. Part 2. Compend Contin Educ Dent 34:e62-8
Barasch, A; Cunha-Cruz, J; Curro, F et al. (2013) Dental risk factors for osteonecrosis of the jaws: a CONDOR case-control study. Clin Oral Investig 17:1839-45
Veitz-Keenan, Analia; Barna, Julie Ann; Strober, Brad et al. (2013) Treatments for hypersensitive noncarious cervical lesions: a Practitioners Engaged in Applied Research and Learning (PEARL) Network randomized clinical effectiveness study. J Am Dent Assoc 144:495-506
Curro, Frederick; Thompson, Van P; Naftolin, Frederick et al. (2013) Practice-Based Research Network Infrastructure Design for Institutional Review Board Risk Assessment and Generalizability of Clinical Results. Ther Innov Regul Sci 47:82-89

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