Orthodontic indices: assessment (IOTN), referral and outcomes (PAR)

Explain how practitioners should use the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) to assess their patients, refer appropriately, and understand how the Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) is used to monitor treatment outcomes.

Topics covered include:

• The rationale for orthodontic indices;
• Patient assessment using IOTN;
• When and where to refer a patient for assessment;
• FAQs about indices and referral e.g. Who is eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment?
• How and why the PAR index is used to monitor treatment outcomes.

Ten case studies are provided to practice your assessment skills.

On completion you will:

• be able to assess the orthodontic needs of your patients using IOTN;
• understand who is suitable for NHS treatment;
• know how to refer for appropriate specialist treatment;
• be familiar with how treatment outcomes are monitored using PAR to improve patient care.