DiAngelis A J, Speidel T M
Dent Clin North Am. 1985 Jul;29(3):437-47.
Dentistry, in fulfilling its responsibility for self-regulation, has established a highly specific and formalized method of peer review. Its primary purpose is to mediate problems between patients, dentists, and third parties relative to the quality of treatment and appropriateness of care. It is a confidential service provided to the public and profession at no cost and accomplished with the voluntary cooperation of all parties involved. Decisions of peer review committees are advisory in nature but offer an alternative to legal resolution of misunderstandings and problems in patient care. The profession, by continually refining peer review and by educating its members and the public to its function, is providing a unique and valuable service to patients, dentists, and third parties. The objective and consistent application of this self-monitoring process is but one mechanism by which dentistry seeks to serve the public and perpetuate its high standard of care.
牙科在履行自我监管职责时，建立了一种高度具体且形式化的同行评审方法。其主要目的是调解患者、牙医和第三方之间有关治疗质量和护理适宜性的问题。它是一项免费向公众和行业提供的保密服务，通过所有相关方的自愿合作来完成。同行评审委员会的决定本质上是咨询性的，但为患者护理中误解和问题的法律解决提供了一种替代方案。该行业通过不断完善同行评审，并向其成员和公众宣传其功能，正在为患者、牙医和第三方提供一项独特而有价值的服务。这种自我监督过程的客观和一致应用只是牙科寻求服务公众并维持其高标准护理的一种机制。
