Assessing quality in dentistry: dental boards, peer review vary on disciplinary actions.
Reported inconsistencies in entry level exams and variations in available disciplinary mechanisms suggest the need for modifications to improve these processes. A quality assurance system combining education with some sanctions is likely to engender dentist support and improve quality of care.
Damiano
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Public Policy Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242.
Shugars
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D003729:Dental Care / Q000592:standards*; D004647:Employee Discipline; D006801:Humans; D008005:Licensure, Dental; D010380:Peer Review; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013044:Specialty Boards; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States