Audit on Effectiveness of the Dental Information System Utilisation by Dental Post-graduates and Academicians at the Department of Restorative Dentistry

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Abstract Introduction: A Dental Information System (DEISY) is a web-based application that facilitates data collection, retrieval of the history of patients and exchange of information on treatments performed for similar cases. Patient information and record keeping are essential for record management and follow-up for treatments conducted. A digital management system will improve the effectiveness and efficacy of the entire process. Aims: The aim of the study was to study the effectiveness of the DEISY system among dental post-graduates and the dental academicians of the restorative department. Methodology: Participants were required to fill out the questionnaire through the Google Form. Information gathered includes the clinician’s usage of DEISY, their experience, expectations and recommendations to improve the existing system for a more effective way of managing the patient’s healthcare records. The data were collected, and descriptive analysis was performed. Results: A total of 40 questionnaires were sent to the participants. About 70.4% of them responded that they will key in the patients, 29.6% of them will sometimes key in and about 7.4% of them will not key in these records at all. In line with this, approximately 66.7% responded that they will key in the outcome of the treatment on their own for each patient, whereas 7.4% do not key in the outcome of the treatment to the DEISY system. Conclusion: All participants realise the importance of the DEISY system but fail to utilise it due to technical difficulties. Without a doubt, utilising such system will provide more advantages than disadvantages.