Audit in Orthodontic Practice: How Well do we Communicate with our Referring Practitioners?

1994 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip M. Noble
Keyword(s):  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Oral Surgery ◽  
Treatment Decisions ◽  
Referral Patterns ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Specialist Practice ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Communication Methods

A questionnaire survey of 102 dental practitioners who refer patients to our specialist practice was undertaken to determine how satisfied they were with our current communication methods. Eighty-five replies were received (83 per cent). Seventy-two per cent felt that they were kept sufficiently informed about treatment decisions and progress. Almost all the practitioners were satisfied with our current extraction letter arrangements and with our practice of referring patients requiring oral surgery procedures directly to a local oral surgeon. Forty-six per cent of respondents noted a lapse in attendance by some patients undergoing active orthodontic treatment and 40 per cent requested more information regarding our waiting list. In general, 34 per cent of our referring practitioners felt that our communication methods could be improved to some degree, and a number of suggested improvements were made. Additional information was also obtained on referral patterns and the practitioners' own involvement with providing orthodontic treatment.

scholarly journals Dental implant care and trouble among dependent patients based on the questionnaire survey among Japanese dental practitioners

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuji Sato ◽  
Shigeto Koyama ◽  
Chikahiro Ohkubo ◽  
Shin Ogura ◽  
Ryutaro Kamijo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Japanese Society ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Actual State ◽  
Treatment Type ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Care Problems ◽  
Implant Treatment

Abstract Background Self-care and professional care of implants may prove difficult for elderly people who require nursing care. However, the actual state of care and problems remains unknown. In this study, we investigated the actual state of implant problems in elderly people living in their own home or in a nursing home who received visiting dental treatment. Methods We mailed questionnaire survey forms to 2339 representatives or specialists who were members of the Japanese Society of Oral Implantology, the Japanese Society of Gerodontology or the Japan Prosthodontic Society. We narrowed down the respondents to those who provided visiting dental treatment, and analyzed the actual state of implants observed during visiting dental treatment (type, care, problems, countermeasures, etc.). Results Of the 924 dentists who responded to the questionnaire survey, 291 (22%) provided visiting dental treatment. While the majority of implant types encountered in the previous 12 months were root-form implants, there were still a certain number of blade and subperiosteal implants. Daily implant care involved mostly cleaning with a toothbrush + auxiliary tools. The most frequent implant problems encountered in the past were difficulty in cleaning and peri-implantitis. Medication and antiphlogistic treatment were most frequently adopted as countermeasures to implant problems, followed by observation. When we classified the results into those for the dentists who provided implant treatment and those for the dentists who did not, we found that many of the dentists who did not provide implant treatment opted for observation or medication, while those who provided implant treatment also implemented removal of superstructure, retightening of screws, repair and so forth. Conclusions We found that many of the implant troubles encountered by dentists who provided visiting dental care were difficulty in cleaning or peri-implantitis, and that the actions taken against these troubles varied depending on the experience of the dentist performing the implant treatment. Our study also revealed that dentists who provide visiting dental care need to acquire knowledge and skills of implant treatment, to have actions prepared in case they encounter such cases, or to closely coordinate with dentists who specialize in implants.

Hygrothermal Microclimate of Reconstructed Residential Building

2014 ◽  
Vol 1041 ◽  
pp. 307-310
Author(s):  
Mária Budiaková
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Natural Ventilation ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Experimental Measurements ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
Almost All

The paper is oriented on the hygrothermal microclimate of residential interiors in reconstructed building. The questionnaire survey has showed significant increase in number of allergies, respiratory diseases and occurrence of fungi after reconstruction. In order to find causes, experimental measurements of hygrothermal microclimate were carried out. The long term high values of relative humidity were found out and the link with number of efficient natural ventilation was searched for. Ventilation once a day was usual, what was proved as insufficient. Dwellers were informed about right way and number of ventilation. Furthermore, measurements proved decrease of air humidity, but not sufficiently. It was proved that nobody was able to achieve recommended number of ventilation and almost all of them considered it annoying and unreal to sustain. The biggest problem was proved night 7 hour interval. Therefore allergic and respiratory problems were significant in the morning. In conclusions of paper is suggestion for solution of researched problem.

scholarly journals Kendala Implementasi Pembelajaran Daring Pendidikan Agama Hindu Pada Siswa Kelas V Di SDN Pandawei-1

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3a) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lasmini
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The World ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Impact

Corona virus or covid 19 is a dangerous virus that attacks the human respiratory system. Corona virus able to change the order of almost all of life’s joints in the world of education. In order to break the chain of the covid 19, goverments introduce a pattern of long range learning by means online learning. Application of this learning model certainly brings its own impact to students. The puspose of this study is to know the impact students are experiencing class 5 country primary school Pandawei during the online learning system. The method used was qualitative research methods with data collection techniques thrugh interviews and observations. The analysis technique used is qualitative descriptive. The main find of this research is increased students study habits using this online learning methods because the students are becoming accustomed  with technology so they’re easier discovering additional information about the lesson materials received search school.

Dental and oral surgery

2019 ◽  
pp. 293-298
Author(s):  
Ed Carver
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Oral Surgery ◽  
Nasal Mask ◽  
The Uk

Dental and oral surgery is one of the commonest reasons for providing anaesthesia to children in the UK. Other than simple extractions for caries, patients may present for restorative work and to facilitate orthodontic treatment. A familiarity with the techniques involved is essential, including that of airway maintenance with a nasal mask, which is still used in some centres.

Some Aspects of Orthodontic Specialist Practice in the United Kingdom

1982 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 207-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. G. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
National Health Service ◽  
Birth Rate ◽  
Postgraduate Training ◽  
Treatment Standards ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Fixed Appliances ◽  
Specialist Practice ◽  
Historical Model ◽  
Official Recognition

A questionnaire sent to orthodontic specialist practitioners provided information about the nature of specialist practice, the training of specialist practitioners and the patterns of treatment within orthodontic practices. Specialists are now undergoing more extensive postgraduate training and the use of fixed appliances is increasing. General dental practitioners are referring larger numbers of patients to orthodontic specialist practitioners. Several factors will soon be operating to encourage a raising of treatment standards in British orthodontics, namely a falling birth rate, an increased interest in dentistry by the general public and the availability of an increased number of well-trained orthodontic specialist practitioners. Some form of official recognition for the specialist practitioner role is now desirable whilst the historical model for delivery of orthodontic care defined at the inception of the National Health Service is in urgent need of revision.

Retrospective Study to Determine the Change in Referral Pattern to St George's Hospital Orthodontic Department before and after the 2006 NHS Dental Contract Changes

2010 ◽  
Vol os17 (3) ◽  
pp. 111-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Izadi ◽  
Daljit S Gill ◽  
Farhad B Naini
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Referral Pattern ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Treatment Need ◽  
South West ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Before And After

Aim The aim of this study was to determine the possible effects of the 2006 National Health Service General Dental Services contract changes on the referral pattern to the orthodontic department at St George's Hospital, South West London. Method This study was carried out on a retrospective basis. The notes of consecutive patients referred between 1st May and 30th September in 2005 and 2008 were assessed, and the patient's Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) and the source of referral noted. Results The total numbers of referrals increased from 260 in 2005 to 405 in 2008. The number of referrals from general dental practitioners decreased slightly from 165 to 156, as did the numbers of referrals from other sources, such as tertiary referrals. The number of referrals made by specialist practitioners increased from 41 in 2005 to 207 in 2008, representing an increase from 16% to 51% of overall referrals. Overall, the number of patients being referred with an IOTN dental health component grade of 5 increased from 27% to 55%. Conclusion The increase in referrals from specialist practitioners may be partly due to the changes brought to the commissioning of orthodontic services for specialist practitioners. Overall, the number of cases being referred with IOTN grades 4 and 5 remains high at St George's Hospital, indicating that appropriate referrals are being made.

scholarly journals Evaluation of dental practitioners with special interest in minor oral surgery

BDJ ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 208 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Pau ◽  
S. Nanjappa ◽  
S. Diu
Keyword(s):  
Special Interest ◽  
Oral Surgery ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Minor Oral Surgery
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