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The Electronic Oral Health Record
David W. Heid, DDS; Joseph Chasteen, DDS, MA;
Arden W. Forrey, PhD

This paper presents the history of the use of the computer for maintaining patient medical care information.  The importance of an electronic health record and its application to dentistry are discussed.

 


Managing Practice Statistics for Practice Success
Steven Schwartz, DDS

The incorporation of computers into the dental practice has enabled the dentist and staff to quickly access information vital to monitoring practice growth and vitality.  This paper discusses the value of using data as a tool for practice management.

 


The AAMOP Case Challenge:  A Rapidly Enlarging Pigmented Lesion Of The Buccal Mucosa
Sohee K. Park, DMD; Brad W. Neville, DDS

A 39-year old African American male noticed the presence of a brown, slightly rough asymptomatic lesion on the inside of his left cheek.  There was no history of trauma, undue force to the side of his face, or any recent dental treatment.  Test your diagnostic skills by taking this case challenge to see if you can make the diagnosis.

 


Continuing Education:  Using Research for Clinical Decision-Making:  The Elements of a Research Report
Ann L McCann, RDH, MS; Emet D Schneiderman, PhD

This continuing education course provides the reader with an excellent explanation of the elements of a research paper and how to interpret the content and incorporate the information into the clinical-decision-making process.