An audit of cavity and crown preparations and two direct restorations carried out by foundation dentists in the Oxford and Wessex Deaneries

• Published in: British dental journal Vol. 216; no. 7; pp. 421 - 425
• Main Authors: Burke, F. J. T., Mackenzie, L., Falcon, H., Priest, N., Palin, W. M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Nature Publishing Group UK 11.04.2014; Nature Publishing Group
• Subjects: 692/700/3032/3053/3056; 692/700/3032/3065; 692/700/3032/3156; Audits; Clinical Competence - standards; Composite materials; Crowns - standards; Curricula; Dental care; Dental Cavity Preparation - standards; Dental Restoration, Permanent - standards; Dentistry; Dentists; Education; Education, Dental, Continuing - methods; England; Humans; Medical Audit - methods; Medicine; Primary care; Training; England; United Kingdom > UK
• ISSN: 0007-0610; 1476-5373
• DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2014.249

Key Points Assesses the acceptability of cavity and crown preparations and direct restorations carried out by foundation dentists (FDs) in the Oxford and Wessex Deaneries. Highlights the importance of evaluating FDs' performance. It is likely that many foundation dentists (FDs) will have completed only minimal amounts of restorative dentistry for a number of months immediately prior to commencing work as FDs. Thus this audit aimed to assess the performance of the FDs when they carried out a number of simulated clinical exercises: amalgam cavities and restoration; Class IV resin composite restorations; and full crown preparations for metal-ceramic restorations. A total of 67 FDs completed the assessments and some results did indicate a high level of concern and need for further evaluation of restorative practice.