What is not considered a clinical record in dental practice?

A clinical record in dental practice typically comprises the documentation directly related to a patient's diagnosis, treatment, and progress. This includes items such as test results, treatment notes, and any other information that pertains to the clinical care provided to the patient.

While statements and financial records may contain important information regarding a patient's treatment and payments, they do not contribute to the clinical understanding of the patient's dental health or the services provided. Therefore, office appointment reminders, patient financial records, and test results all serve functions directly related to patient care or the management of patient treatment, distinguishing them as part of the clinical record.

In contrast, statements may detail billing or financial transactions but do not provide information about the patient's health status or clinical treatment – making them not classified as part of a clinical record in dental practice.