Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry Cardiff Dental Hospital and Confident Dental & Implant Clinics
Quality Improvement is an essential aspect of clinical governance and service improvement in Paediatric Dentistry. In the U.K., Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) are increasingly used alongside the more established method for improvement - Clinical Audit. The key steps to a successful QIP are described with an example to illustrate, followed by reflection on how this methodology can be applied internationally.
Learning Objectives:
Have a deeper understanding of Quality Improvement in Paediatric Dentistry
Describe the key steps to a successful Quality Improvement Project
Understand the role of Quality Improvement in the U.K. and reflect on how this can be used internationally