
Our ResearchWe are proud to annouce that Amherst Pediatric Dental Associates was chosen to conduct a research study in conjunction with the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. The goal is to determine whether saliva can validate a test to determine a child's risk for developing cavities. Your child simply needs to "spit" into a tube. If your child is eligible to take part in this study, they will receive a $15 gift certificate to Toy's R Us -- $15 just for spitting. Who is Eligible?If your child is between the ages of 6 and 17 years old and is covered by Northeast Delta Dental insurance, they can participate in the research. Everything is kept anonymous, but parents must consent. To ParticipateClick on the link below to Northeast Delta's website, go to Download Forms (in the left-hand column), and download the forms under the Care Test Research Project. Click on the appropriate form based upon your child's age. Please fill these forms out completely and bring them to your appointment at Amherst Pediatric Dental Associates. https://www.eligibility.nedelta.com/ Be sure that you have downloaded the Parental Consent, Assent Form (for kids 7 and older), Medical History Questionnaire, and Collection Information. If you choose you can also view the Directions for Collection which will show you pictures of how the test is done. Also, you can review the HIPAA information if you wish. Call us today at (603) 673-1000 - We'll give your child a reason to smile! |