Improving the quality of dental health records for better patient care
Assessing completeness and accuracy of the EHRs harbored at BigMouth Dental Data Repository-Supplement
This study is looking at how well electronic health records for dental care work by checking if the information is complete and accurate, so that dental schools can use it to improve patient care and education.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10654981 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the usability of Electronic Health Record (EHR) data specifically for oral health by assessing its completeness, accuracy, and consistency. It will analyze data collected from nine dental schools, focusing on various components such as demographics and dental history. By identifying patterns of missing data and comparing clinical records with radiographic images, the study seeks to improve the overall quality of dental data. This will ultimately support better decision-making in dental education and patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals receiving dental care at participating dental schools who have their health records stored in the BigMouth dental data repository.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have their dental health records included in the BigMouth repository or are not receiving care at the participating dental schools may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more reliable dental health records, improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving data quality in health records can significantly enhance patient care, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tiwari, Tamanna — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Tiwari, Tamanna
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.