Shockledge R R, Hill F J, Mackie I C
Department of Oral Health and Development, University of Manchester, England.
Int J Paediatr Dent. 1996 Mar;6(1):53-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-263x.1996.tb00208.x.
The aim of this study was to audit the use of periapical radiographs taken during the endodontic treatment of traumatized incisor teeth in a Paediatric Dentistry Unit. Fifty consecutive radiographs and their accompanying written records were evaluated, using methods which were developed and applied by ten staff and postgraduate students working in the Unit. Less than half of the films and their accompanying records were considered to be completely satisfactory and the performance of permanent staff was no better than that of junior staff and postgraduate students. The audit suggested methods for improving the quality of this service, which were subsequently implemented.
