title: The development and validation of an orthodontic expert system.
abstract: An expert system for providing advice on the selection and treatment of cases suitable for treatment by means of removable appliances has been developed. Its assessment by peer review is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Dental Health, University of Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Stephens
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mackin
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Sims-Williams
mesh_terms: D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D005103:Expert Systems; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D015588:Observer Variation; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D018579:Patient Selection; D018024:Peer Review, Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D015203:Reproducibility of Results