Shailee Fotedar*

Department of Public Health Dentistry, H.P Govt. Dental College, Shimla, India

*Corresponding Author: Shailee Fotedar, Department of Public Health Dentistry, H.P Govt. Dental College, Shimla, India.

Received: July 29, 2021; Published: : 00-00

Citation: Gaurav Gupta., et al. “Fibrous Dysplasia in Maxilla: A Case Report". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 5.9 (2021): 75-80.

Abstract

  Audits are part of the continuous quality improvement process and one of the key elements of clinical governance. Clinical audit includes a detailed review and evaluation of selected clinical records by qualified professional for assessing the quality of dental care. It is ‘Measuring and Re-measuring’ against agreed standard for improvement. Clinical audit in oral Health care at present is only sporadic in India. The present review article aims to introduce the concept of clinical audit and it should be conducted on regular basis in oral health care. The various health organisations and associations can play a pivotal role by increasing the awareness among the health professionals about clinical audit.

Keywords: Audit; Oral Health Care and Clinical

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