2020-08-05 Dentistry Clinical Reference Group Meeting

Attendance and regrets

Editor's Report

1. Update on General Dentistry and Odontogram Ref sets
   
   
2. Update on groupers for body structure/tooth representation development
   
   
3. Latest developments in SNOMED International of interest to dentistry community

Introduce Daniel Karlssen.  

Daniel will discuss the observables project and where dentistry fits in.  This primarily involves the oral health status project

Other periodontal concepts

Beginning process for gingival diseases and implant related periodontal conditions.  An update will be provided and the group will be asked if there are any specific issues we need to address.

Discussion

Malaysian request for adding interim procedures concepts

An update will be provided.  A work plan would be necessary to inform Jim Case so he can address priorities, editors time, etc.  The UK and Norway have also expressed interest in developing procedures and, we will spend some time discussing how their needs can be addressed where they may differ from those of Malaysia. 

1. Relating the processes (steps) of a procedure to a procedure 
2. Identifying any “gaps” in both procedures and processes
3. Begin by reviewing some common restorative procedures

Discussion

Substances and how they may impact the procedures project

We began work on a substance review several years ago, but never completed one.

Discussion

Patient directed care concepts

Any value in adding these to General Dentistry ref set?

Discussion

1. Identified some current concepts that can serve as basis for the reference terminology
2. Working on two submissions to complete the process.

1. “Virtual” Expo in October
2. “Virtual” Business meeting
1. Do we want to have an associated Dental CRG?
2. If so, do we want one or more sessions?

Discussion

Old and New Business