Improving patient experience and outcomes is at the heart of our move into practice-based research. We assess current practices in implant dentistry and other aspects of our service to study patient satisfaction and long-term outcomes.
These findings help us understand the level of care we provide, identify areas for improvement, and maintain a consistently high standard of service for our patients.
Research at The Campbell Clinic is led by our Research Manager, Dr Kath Hare (BSc PhD), with support and input from the wider dental team, including a dental nurse with dedicated research responsibility.
Very occasionally, inflammation around an implant can lead to peri-implantitis. We have a well-established protocol for treating this, led by our hygiene service. Our non-surgical approach has an excellent record of results and is a protocol worth sharing with other dentists and hygienists.
Complex dental cases often require input from multiple dental disciplines to plan the most suitable treatment. Our team includes clinicians with a wide range of experience, and we hold weekly MDT meetings to discuss and plan complex cases. This integrated approach ensures patients benefit from collaborative expertise.
There are currently no clear guidelines for antibiotic use in dentistry, particularly regarding prophylactic use in implant surgery, and antibiotic resistance is an increasing concern. Our experience suggests that the routine use of antibiotics in straightforward implant dentistry should be discouraged, while emphasising other measures to minimise the risk of infection. Our results support this approach.
We include a patient information sheet about our research in our communications with you. This provides the option to consent for your anonymised data to be stored and used in future studies.
Your clinician will discuss this with you and answer any questions before you decide whether to give consent. Participation will not affect your care or treatment but may involve sharing your views on treatment outcomes.
We welcome input and feedback from our patients. If you would like to learn more about our research, please speak to a member of our team or contact us at info@campbell-clinic.co.uk.
In line with General Data Protection Regulations, our Patient Information Sheet is accompanied by a research transparency statement.
Here is the full version of the Study Consent Documents, including the Patient Information Sheet, Research Consent Form and the research transparency statement.
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