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A quality improvement project to assess the use of preventative measures against acute alveolar osteitis.
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- BDJ Open (2019-2020) and the advantages of open access publishing.British dental journal · 2021Article
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Abstract
aimsA quality improvement project was conducted in a General Dental Practice environment. The aim was to reduce the rate of Acute Alveolar Osteitis, which was locally found to be at 19.4%.
methodsA range of quality improvement tools were utilised to determine and measure potential interventions, and the results from the initial Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle utilising perioperative 0.2% Chlorhexidine as a preventative method are presented.
resultsThe use of perioperative 0.2% Chlorhexidine mouthwash showed an absolute risk reduction of 6.2%. DISCUSSION: Generalisation from the results is highly dependent on local factors, although the favourable reduction in acute alveolar osteitis and cost savings found supported the project.
conclusionsThis project highlights the strengths of Quality Improvement methodologies in implementing and assessing changes to improve service provision and patient outcomes.
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