title: An audit of anterior periapical radiographs taken in a paediatric dentistry unit.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Health and Development, University of Manchester, England.
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Shockledge
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: I C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Mackie
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D019140:Dental Care for Children / Q000592:standards; D003796:Dental Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries; D008485:Medical Audit / Q000379:methods*; D010377:Pediatric Dentistry / Q000592:standards*; D010486:Periapical Tissue / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011786:Quality Control; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006113:United Kingdom