PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE
2012 meetings: see Calendar

 

DESCRIPTION
This committee operates within the guidelines of the CDA Peer Review Procedures. Members are responsible for confidentially evaluating treatment-related disputes between patients and member dentists at no cost to any of the involved parties. A broad geographic representation is needed to handle the peer review cases, and committee members must have been SDDS members for at least five years. Committee work includes case review, clinical examinations and mediation activities.
MEMBERSHIP TERM
Two to three years
MEETINGS
 Monthly, if necessary (meetings combined with clinical exams)
INSIGHT
 Your skills in working to resolve problems between patients and member dentists will be an asset to your and your practice. CE units are available.
CURRENT MEMBERS
2012

Peer Review members are confidential.

 

Peer Review: The Most Necessary (and Mandatory) Committee


What is peer review?
An effective alternative to litigation developed by CDA and administered by the local dental society.

How does it work?
A minimum of three of your peers who have been in practice for at least five years and have received Peer Review training examine the patient, review the clinical records, and interview the dentist. The CDA Quality Evaluation for Dental Care manual is used as a guideline to evaluate the treatment and a fair and impartial resolution of the dispute is made.

Why it is so important?
Saves dollars, saves time. Helps when the communication has broken down between patient and doctor. Supports you and your treatment when dealing with un-informed, un-realistic, or un-happy patients.

Would you like to serve on the Peer Review committee?
SDDS Peer Review meets once a month. Want to join our team, make a difference, serve your profession, and provide a service for the general public and your community?

Think about it!

 

 

(last updated 1/3/12)