Use of acronyms in the patient dental record. Issue 1 (6th April 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pepper, K; Robinson, FG
• Is Part Of: International journal of dental hygiene. Volume 11:Issue 1(2013:Feb.)
• Page Start: 75
• Page End: 76
• Publication Date: 2012-04-06
• Subjects: Dental hygiene -- Periodicals; Dental hygienists -- Periodicals; 617.60105
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-5037.2012.00547.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1601-5029

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="sec-sum-1" sec-type="section"> <p> <bold>To cite this article:</bold> <italic>Int J Dent Hygiene</italic> DOI: 10.1111/j.1601‐5037.2012.00547.x Pepper K, Robinson FG. Use of acronyms in the patient dental record.</p> </sec> <sec id="abs1-1" sec-type="section"> <title>Abstract:</title> <p>The patient dental record is a legal document that captures the history of patient care for a particular patient. This article references the American Dental Association's listing of common dental abbreviations, symbols and acronyms, which aid in establishing uniformity for clinicians.</p> </sec> </abstract>