Abstract
Thorough periodontal assessment is vital for diagnosis, treatment planning and monitoring the progression of periodontal disease. This is a report of a clinical audit that studied the periodontal assessment carried out at a large general dental practice in Shropshire, England. This audit was conducted over a 3-month period, analysing 700 patients for each audit cycle. A new protocol for periodontal assessment using the guidelines of the British Society of Periodontology was introduced. The results demonstrate a marked improvement in assessing the periodontal condition of patients in this general dental practice.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 354-9 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Dental Update |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2002 |