A Digital Clinical Records Versus Paper Records in Dental Practice: A Comparative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Efficient analysis of patient histories is essential for dental treatment planning. Electronic health records (EHRs) facilitate the immediate identification of risk factors, such as medication allergies and sensitivities to dental materials, thereby reducing the risk of medical errors.

Objective

This study is aimed at comparing the effectiveness of an EHR interface with traditional paper medical records (PMRs) in evaluating the medical histories of dental patients.

Methods

Two hundred patient records were randomly assigned to either the PMR or EHR group. Twenty dental students reviewed the records and reported the planned dental procedure for each patient. Recording and reporting times, as well as the number of oversights, were measured for both groups.

SUBMITTER: Scarano A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12745653 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature