A comparison of computer- and hand-generated clinical dental notes with statutory regulations in record keeping

R McAndrew1, J Ban, R Playle

  • 1Applied Clinical Research and Public Health, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK. mcandrew@cf.ac.uk

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