Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

A simple technique for data management in general dental practice audit.

D R Moles1, R Bedi

  • 1National Centre for Transcultural Oral Health, Eastman Dental Institute, London.

Primary Dental Care : Journal of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK)
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

General practice audit in dentistry can be improved using the CHAID statistical technique. This user-friendly software helps identify patients likely to miss appointments, aiding practice management and evidence-based care.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

An important consideration in field-based SDF applications.

British dental journal·2026
Same author

Characterisation of respiratory mechanics in adults with CF using dynamic chest radiography.

Clinical radiology·2025
Same author

A review of water fluoridation implementation strategy in England 2002-2005.

BMC oral health·2020
Same author

Infant oral mutilation in East Africa: eradication within ten years.

British dental journal·2019
Same author

Never events: Patient safety definitions.

British dental journal·2018
Same author

Management of adults with diabetes on the haemodialysis unit: summary of guidance from the Joint British Diabetes Societies and the Renal Association.

Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association·2018

Area of Science:

  • Dental Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Evidence-based practice is crucial for modern dental care.
  • General practice audits are key to developing evidence-based approaches.
  • Existing audit methods may not always be practical for routine use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the utility of the CHAID (CHi-Squared Automatic Interaction Detector) statistical software for dental practice audits.
  • To illustrate how CHAID can support practice management activities.
  • To highlight the application of CHAID in analyzing common dental audit topics.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the CHAID statistical software package (SPSS CHAID).
  • Applied CHAID analysis to typical general dental practice audit scenarios.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Focused on identifying patient groups with specific behaviors, such as appointment failures.

    • Main Results:

    • CHAID is a practical and user-friendly tool for analyzing data in general practice audits.
    • The technique can effectively identify patient groups likely to miss appointments.
    • This identification can help practices manage resources and mitigate financial burdens.

    Conclusions:

    • The CHAID statistical package offers significant value for general dental practitioners (GDPs).
    • It provides a straightforward method for enhancing both audit processes and practice management.
    • CHAID facilitates a more evidence-based approach to dental care delivery.