Peer Review: A National Toolkit

There are several great reasons why orthodontists, therapists and DCPs should be part of a peer review group, and now, thanks to the publication of a national toolkit there is a wealth of information available to assist in setting up both funded and unfunded peer review groups.

Peer review can break down the barriers of communication between orthodontists working in different practices across a region, joining individuals who have a desire to continue develop their learning, share their experiences and ultimately drive an improvement in patient care.

Alongside the ‘Peer review for the dental team: National toolkit’ PDF, there is also a quick reference guide and resource pack, making it easy to complete the templates and forms necessary to set up the group and apply for funding.

It is recommended that the facilitator of the group undertakes suitable training for this role and this has also been made available by the main author of the Toolkit on You Tube. This training can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdZrxowIopk&t=69s