The full form of POR in dentistry is problem oriented record. This is sometimes referred to as Problem Oriented Medical Record. As per the definition, POR is the medical record of the patient, which is designed in a structured manner to denote the patient's history. Problem Oriented Records came into existence in the 1960s with the objective of having a complete, updated medical record.
Problem Oriented Record focuses on the problems faced by the patient along with their evolution. The records also focus on the correlation between the problem and the clinical event. These records are often very helpful during the diagnosis. Many physicians can diagnose health issues based on the extended nature of the problems. Problem Oriented Record plays a critical role while making clinical decisions. These records are updated on PROMIS (Problem oriented Medical Information System), and it is accessible to all doctors.
Other full forms of POR includes cytochrome P450 Oxidoreductase, Patient Oriented Research, Physician of Record, Porin, Porfiromycin, Partial Ossicular Replacement, Patient out of Room, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Poor Ovarian Response, porcelain, and provider of service.