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Informed Consent and Dentistry

One of the contributing factors that often leads to dental malpractice litigation is the failure to obtain adequate informed consent from a dental patient.

The Wrinkles That Botox Causes for Dentists: Case Study and Unique Risks

For dentists, Botox can cause wrinkles. Here’s a case study involving the use of Botox in dentistry and a deep dive into the unique risks that Botox can pose for dental professionals.

The Risks of Offering Botox in Dentistry: A Legal Perspective

In the increasingly competitive profession of dentistry, dentists search for an edge to set them apart. Botox is marketed as a way to increase patient traffic to the dental office. However, the use of Botox in dentistry carries additional risks that dentists should know about.

The Importance of Documenting Consent in Dentistry

It’s vital that dentists understand the importance of documenting consent in dentistry. The law and best practices require that informed consent be obtained before treatment begins on a patient. The failure to do so may result in malpractice liability.

Your Dental Patient Doesn’t Take Your Advice. What Now?

Throughout their years of practice, dentists will occasionally encounter a dental patient who refuses to take their professional advice. So, what is the best course of action for dentists to both prioritize patient safety and minimize liability?

Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on Informed Consent

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to informed consent, including legal guidance on who’s responsible for obtaining it and which situations require it.

Informed Consent: What Dentists Need to Know

Obtaining informed consent creates a legal doctrine that protects you as the dentist while also protecting patients’ rights. Here, we answer questions our policyholders ask most frequently about the process.

New Risk Management CME Module: Back Disorders

New risk management CME module – “Back Disorders: Claims Data in the United States” – explores issues and risks associated with the diagnosis and treatment of back disorders.

Treating Family and Friends: A Risk Management Perspective

Treating friends and relatives as patients can lead to malpractice litigation. What can you do to protect yourself and ensure patient safety? Our most recent Case Review includes some suggestions.

What to Do When Patients Record Conversations with Their Physicians

The use of cell phones by patients and families for the purpose of recording conversations with their healthcare providers is a topic of serious concern to many physicians.