Patient-reported measures outcomes: modern evaluation of oral health

Abstract

Abstract Patient reported outcomes have become important, with instruments (patient reported outcomes measures - PROMs) being used to assess treatment success and patient satisfaction. In this editorial, the dental PROM context is presented, and submissions are invited for a special collection from BMC Oral Health entitled ‘Patient-reported outcomes in dentistry’.

Keywords

• Patient-reported outcomes
• Quality of life
• Oral health
• Editorial
• Patient-centered care