CSA dental charting

Question 1

What is the purpose of dental charting?

Answer 1

1. Quick reference
2. Treatment planning
3. Forensic odontological evidence
4. Witness of Fact:

Question 2

What are consequences of poor charting?

Answer 2

1. Incorrect Treatment  e.g. extracting the wrong tooth
2. Damages/unhappy patients
3. Medico-legal implications
4. Financial implications

Question 3

How long are records retained for?

Answer 3

min. 11 years after treatment completion

Question 4

What is short hand for MOD?

Answer 4

Mesio-Occlusal-Distal Restoration

Question 5

What is short hand for OB?

Answer 5

Occluso-Buccal

Question 6

What is short hand for MO/I?

Answer 6

Mesio-Occluso/Incisal Restoration

Question 7

What is short hand for OL/P?

Answer 7

Occluso-Lingual/Palatal Restoration