Interexaminer Reliability of a Simplified Caries Index.
Abstract
Thirty-two soldiers were each examined by seven noncalibrated dentists to determine the interexaminer reliability of a simplified caries index. Findings revealed an overall Spearman correlation of 0.72 with total agreement among the examiners for 50% of the subjects. Conclusions were that rules should be established regarding scoring of fractured teeth, and that these results suggest the use of this index when noncalibrated conditions exist.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 19, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA024790
Entities
People
- J. R. Nagy
- R. V. Katz
- T. C. Lyon
Organizations
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center