#Clinical Records
Read 4 articles tagged Clinical Records on the DentiPoint blog — practical guidance, updates and how-tos for running a modern UK dental practice.
BPE Scores Explained: Codes 0 to 4, Furcation and What to Record
BPE scores run from 0 to 4 in each of six sextants, with * for furcation. What each code means under the BSP 2019 guidance, how to record the BPE, the simplified BPE for under-18s, and how the highest score reaches the FP17.
The DentiPoint Team · 25 Sept 2026 · 9 min read
The FP17 Clinical Data Set: Highest BPE, Untreated Decayed Teeth and Recall
Since 1 October 2022, adult Band 1, 2 and 3 FP17 claims in England must carry three clinical items: the highest BPE sextant score, the number of untreated decayed teeth and the NICE recall interval. What each field means, who it applies to and how to get it right from the chart.
The DentiPoint Team · 24 Sept 2026 · 8 min read
Palmer vs FDI Notation: Which Should Your Dental Practice Use?
Palmer and FDI are the two tooth numbering systems UK dental teams meet every day. How each one works for permanent and deciduous teeth, a quick conversion list, where each is used, and how to stop the two causing mistakes in your records and software.
The DentiPoint Team · 23 Sept 2026 · 7 min read
Dental Record Keeping Guidelines: A UK Practice Guide
Dental record keeping guidelines in the UK come from the GDC, NHS England's consensus standards and the College of General Dentistry. What a dental record must contain, how to correct it without breaking trust, how long to keep it, and what to look for in electronic records.
The DentiPoint Team · 21 Sept 2026 · 8 min read