Recording a Comprehensive Medical History
Before any procedure, a dentist should always review the patient’s file and medical history. The medical history allows the dentist to move in…
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Informed Consent from Minors and the Mentally Disabled
Obtaining informed consent from a competent adult appears relatively easy. However, receiving informed consent from a minor or mentally impaired/…
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Ensuring the Patient’s Consent is Valid
Informed consent grants patients the ability to make thoughtful and informed decisions regarding their dental treatment. This process includes pr…
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Dealing with Dental Malpractice
The most common malpractice claims occur after: 1. extraction procedures (extracting the wrong tooth, infections, etc.) 2. endodontic procedures…
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