title: The readability and utility of general dental practice patient information leaflets: an evaluation.
abstract: One hundred and seventy-nine practice leaflets were assessed for readability and the amount of information they contained. In general most leaflets were quite difficult to read and provided only a minimum of information. Recommendations are made for practitioners who wish to improve their practice leaflets.
authors.affiliation: Unit of Dental Public Health, UMDS, Guy's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Newton
mesh_terms: D004739:England; D005792:General Practice, Dental / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D010174:Pamphlets; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011215:Practice Management, Dental / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D011932:Reading; D014956:Writing / Q000592:standards