Periodontal bony lesions associated with deep pockets are frequent anatomical sequelae to periodontitis. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of conservative periodontal surgery (CS) for the treatment of periodontitis-related intrabony defects. The authors searched the Cochrane Oral Health Group specialist trials, Medline and Embase databases and three leading periodontal journals. [read the full story…]
Value based clinical commissioning of elective surgical care: from low to high value?
This report on Phase 1 of work by the QIPP Right Care Team looks at emerging views of commissioners and surgeons on the issue of commissioning policies on “low value” procedures. The studies were commissioned by Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS medical director. Background Recent years have seen the emergence of several listings of procedures [read the full story…]