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Quality assurance and the dental record
Dental Clinics of North America
|July 1, 1985
Summary
Properly designed dental patient records and complete documentation are essential for reviewing dental care quality. Various record audit types exist, depending on scope, selection criteria, and frequency.
Area of Science:
- Dental Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- The value of patient records in assessing dental care quality is widely recognized.
- Incomplete or poorly designed records hinder effective quality review processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of well-designed dental patient records for quality assessment.
- To outline the different types of record audits applicable to dental care.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on dental record-keeping and quality audits.
- Analysis of factors influencing the utility of patient records for quality review.
Main Results:
- Dental patient records are a valuable tool for quality of care review when properly designed and documented.
- Audit methodologies can be tailored based on specific review objectives, patient selection, and audit frequency.
Conclusions:
- Emphasizes the critical role of comprehensive and structured dental records in quality assurance.
- Suggests a flexible approach to record audits to maximize their effectiveness in evaluating dental care standards.