European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

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Cover Date:
September 2007
Print ISSN:
0965-7452
Vol:
15
Issue:
3

Prospective Evaluation of the Referral Pattern to Restorative Dentistry Consultation Clinics in Ireland

Abstract - The objective of this study was to analyse pattern of referral to Restorative Dentistry Consultation Clinics in a Dental Teaching Hospital. Patient demographic details and referral information were collected on new patient clinics. The majority of patients were female (62.1%). The greatest proportion of patients, 41.6%, was referred from the adjacent urban area. The highest percentage of referrals was from general practitioners, (37.6%). The main referral reasons were periodontal (24.7%), fixed prosthodontics (18.6%), endodontics (10.7%) and removable prosthodontics (8.3%). The study clearly showed that the majority of patients referred were female and from close proximity to the Hospital. Patients were referred for a broad range of restorative reasons.

KEY WORDS: Dental Health Services, Restorative Dentistry

Article Price
£15.00
Institution Article Price
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Page Start
104
Page End
107
Authors
Francis M Burke, Patrick F Allen, Robert J McConnell, Hassan M Ziada, Kathleen O’Sullivan

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