title: Quality managing in practice--using ISO 9002.
abstract: The value of an International Quality Standard in Orthodontic Practice is discussed. The nature of the process is described and relevant sources presented for further exploration of the subject. The relevance of ISO 9002 to orthodontic practice is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Dental Health, University Dental Hospital NHS Trust, Cardiff.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Durning
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D019230:Dental Audit; D003792:Dental Records; D004282:Documentation; D005246:Feedback; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006801:Humans; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011215:Practice Management, Dental / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D017064:Process Assessment, Health Care; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000191:economics