Endodontic patient recall procedures: A national survey of endodontic practices

Patient Recall in Advanced Education in Prosthodontics Programs in the United States

“…Difficulty arises in comparing the results of this study with other studies [9][10][11] of recall, because published information pertinent to other programs did not apply to prosthodontics. For example, according to an endodontic survey completed in the private setting, 9 only 34% of patients returned for an endodontic therapy follow-up evaluation after treatment was rendered.…”

“…No study has reported the incidence and extent of recall in prosthodontic practices or AEPPs, although studies that assessed recall in the specialties of endodontics, 9 orthodontics, 10 and dental hygiene programs 11 have been performed. Studies in these areas discussed program successes, failures, and challenges in managing patient recall.…”

“…Studies in these areas discussed program successes, failures, and challenges in managing patient recall. Factors were identified ranging from the individuals responsible for ensuring patients are recalled 11 to the incidence of patients who returned for recall 9 . Such information, which is not available for AEPPs or prosthodontic practices, could be helpful for individuals who consider enhancing prosthodontic patient recall.…”

Variables affecting endodontic recall

“…More recently, Molen et al. (1998) randomly surveyed 300 endodontists regarding their recall procedures.…”

“…More recently, Molen et al (1998) randomly surveyed 300 endodontists regarding their recall procedures. Two hundred and forty-three (78%) responded to the survey with 89% indicating an active recall system.…”