EVALUATION OF CLINICAL PROCEDURES IN DENTISTRY.
Abstract
Progress on a comparative study between the use of conventional dental procedures and newer or modified techniques is reported. The aim of this project is to determine the most effective utilization of the Army's dental manpower. Data collected on the relative value of ultrasonics and the conventional method for scaling teeth is being analyzed by computers to establish the effectiveness as a function of time. Preliminary data on a study using dictating and transcribing equipment for clinical examination charting shows that the present methods used by the Army are faster. The use of the panoramic radiographic method for X-ray examination shows an 87% saving of time. Experiments are being conducted with various forms of radiant energy as a means of heating dental alloys. An examination and treatment chart was designed for automation of the oral health records. This is an 8 by 11 inch mark sense source document to be used with the 1231 (IBM) Optical Mark Page Reader. Further development of this chart which was found necessary is in progress.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 15, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0601801
Entities
People
- Hamilton B. G. Robinson
- Jack L. Stewart
Organizations
- University of Missouri–Kansas City