Risk indicators for periodontal disease in an urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population [ 2008 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Kaye Roberts-Thomson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Anthea Magarey ,  Dr John Daniels ,  Dr Sandra Meihubers ,  Prof Mark Bartold

Brief description There is some evidence that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults have more severe gum disease than non-Indigenous Australians. Gum diseases are important chronic diseases as they can cause tooth loss. They are also related to general health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. The ability to resist infection may be important in why people get gum disease. This study seeks to discover the factors which damage and which improve gum health in Aboriginal people.

Funding Amount $AUD 339,191.03

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant