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Decision making in dentistry. Part II: Clinical applications of decision methods
1Department of Prosthodontics, University of Washington, School of Dentistry, Seattle.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|April 1, 1991
Summary
Clinical decision making in dentistry standardizes care. Decision analysis identifies research gaps and highlights variations in treatment planning due to cognitive biases, informing future dental practice and policy.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Decision Analysis
- Health Policy
Background:
- Clinical decision making provides a framework for standardizing dental care.
- Decision analysis aids in identifying research gaps within clinical problems.
- Variations in dental treatment plans are influenced by cognitive biases and uncertainties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on decision making in dentistry.
- To focus on diagnosis, treatment planning, and disease prediction.
- To examine computer applications and policy implications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of decision making in dentistry.
- Analysis of studies on diagnosis, treatment planning, and disease prediction.
- Review of computer applications and policy-related literature.
Main Results:
- Significant variation exists in treatment plans among dentists.
- Cognitive biases, including memory and judgment limitations, introduce uncertainty.
- Decision analysis can identify missing data and guide research agendas.
Conclusions:
- Standardized clinical decision making improves dental care quality.
- Addressing cognitive biases is crucial for reducing uncertainty in dental practice.
- Decision analysis and computer applications hold potential for enhancing dental treatment planning and policy.