In helping dentists resolve unpaid claims for dental treatment, I have access to the document centers of each patient I am helping. I am often stunned by the lack of informed consent forms in dentists ...

Consent forms ensure that doctors provide the appropriate information related to the medical condition and treatment options ... or opening the mouth during a dental exam. Doctors may refer ...

It has created a debate in the dental industry about ... to explain the different treatment options to parents, answer any questions and have them sign a consent form. The American Academy of ...

Consent to treatment is usually assumed or given verbally, although many dentists and patients mistakenly regard the FP17 form as a consent form. This confusion means that dental treatment may ...