The Par Index

Speaker: James Green

Date: June 21, 2025

Time: 0845‐10:00

Room: Atrium 2

The aim of this session is to introduce delegates to the Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) Index, a widely recognised method of measuring orthodontic treatment outcomes.

Objectives

By the end of this session participants will have been:

1. Given the background to the development of the PAR Index.
2. Introduced to the components of the PAR Index.
3. Shown how PAR scores are performed and recorded. 
4. Provided with methods to interpret the results of PAR scores.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this session participants should be able to:

1. Describe the basic principles of the PAR Index.
2. Demonstrate how PAR scores are recorded and calculated.
3. Explain the methods of interpreting the results of PAR scores.
4. Recognise that it is best practice to pass a calibration test before providing PAR Index assessments.

General Dental Council eCPD outcomes: C & D.