Clinical inertia in dentistry: A review of the phenomenon

Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 113-121

  Rindal, D Brad ^a,b   Rush, William A ^a,c   Boyle, Raymond G ^d  

^a HEALTHPARTNERS RESEARCH FOUNDATION   (United States)

^b American Academy of Orofacial Pain   (United States)

^c IADR ^*

^d MEDTRONIC   (United States)

Author keywords

Clinical competence; Dental care; Literature review; Patient care; Pit and fissure sealants; Practice patterns; Tobacco use cessation

Indexed keywords

EID: 38049161917     PISSN: None     EISSN: 15263711     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-9-1-113     Document Type: Review

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