Retrospective Audit on Endodontic Treatments
In this audit we ask that you examine a sample of your patient endodontic treatments
and assess if they are adequate.
We include here a model grid that you can use to carry out your retrospective audit.
We suggest you record the findings of 20 consecutive adult patient endodontic
treatments at recall examinations.
Once you have completed your audit you should analyse the results and decide
whether any action needs to be taken to improve your endodontic treatments.
We suggest that, before you start, you set yourself a % target you would like to
achieve, and compare your results to that target.
Name…………………………………………………………………………………
G.D.C. No……………………………………………………………………………
Practice Address…………………………………………………………………….
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Practice Tel. No………………………………………………………………………
Contact Email Address……………………………………………………………….
Target at start of audit
criteria set out below.
…………% of my endodontic treatments should fulfil the
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Endodontic
Treatment
Pre-treatment
radiograph –
Grade 1 or 2 justified and
reported on
Working length
and reference
point recorded
LA type, site,
amount, batch
number and
expiry date
recorded
Rubber dam
placed
Instrumentation
method recorded
along with any
medicaments
used
Obturation
method and
materials
recorded
Post-obturation
radiograph –
Grade 1
or 2 – justified
and reported on
Root filling
within 2mm of
the radiographic
apex
Correct
mounting or
digital storage of
radiographs
Access cavity
properly sealed
Subsequent
treatment –
crown/onlay etc
Remedial
treatment –
antimicrobials,
reduced from
occlusion,
re-RCT,
apicectomy,
ELA
etc.
Audit Summary Sheet
Audit date:………………………………………………………………………………
Comments on findings:
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Strengths:
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Weaknesses:
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Proposed action:
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Signature:……………………………………………………………………………….