Assessing orthodontic treatment outcome of patients treated by orthodontic residents – using the Peer Assessment Rating index

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https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v79i06.18946

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Orthodontics, Occlusal Index, PAR Index, Treatment  outcome, Orthodontic residents, Standard of care

Abstract

Assessing the degree of improvement is important for establishing the standard of care provided by an individual 
orthodontist or tertiary care institution. This study aimed to assess the orthodontic treatment outcomes of patients treated by residents in a postgraduate orthodontic programme at a University in South Africa. 

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Published

2024-10-31

How to Cite

Assessing orthodontic treatment outcome of patients treated by orthodontic residents – using the Peer Assessment Rating index. (2024). South African Dental Journal, 79(08), 413-418. https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v79i06.18946