week 8 discussion

 

1.      Why does the dentist need to have a complete and accurate medical history for a patient?

2.      Compare the frequency and purpose of patient visits to an orthodontist with those for an endodontist. What effect do these differences have on the management and content of dental records?

3.      Computerization of which functions of a dental practice will have the most impact on the dentists finances?

4.      How could a dentist evaluate the quality of care that he or she provides?

5.      In general, how can the use of electronic systems in dentistry improve the quality of dental care?