Aysha Chalappurath Muhammed*

Department of Health Information Management, Primary Healthcare Corporation, Qatar

*Corresponding Author: Aysha Chalappurath Muhammed, Department of Health Information Management, Primary Healthcare Corporation, Qatar

Received: July 21, 2025; Published: August 01, 2025

Abstract

The field of dentistry has been revolutionized by technological progress and innovative treatment methods, leading to enhanced quality and efficiency in dental care. A key element in delivering effective patient care is the precise and thorough documentation of dental records [1]. Properly prepared and maintained dental records provide benefits across various domains, including medical, surgical, legal, and ethical considerations [1-3]. These records serve as official documents that include diagnostic details, clinical notes, treatments administered, and communications with patients in the dental office, such as home care instructions and treatment consent (Charangowda, 2010)

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Citation

Citation: Aysha Chalappurath Muhammed. “Addressing Deficiencies in Dental Documentation for Enhanced Patient Care".Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 9.9 (2025): 01-03.

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Copyright: © 2025 Aysha Chalappurath Muhammed. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.