A pilot study on the global practice of informed consent in paediatric dentistry.

Nicoline PotgieterGemma BridgeMarlies ElfrinkMorenike Oluwatoyin FolayanSherry S GaoSonia GroismanAshwin JawdekarArthur M KemoliDavid LimPhuong LyShani A ManiRay MasumoJoana MonteiroMarjorie K MuasyaAmbrina QureshiNorman Tinanoff

Published in: Frontiers in oral health (2024)

It is recommended that it is clarified globally when a dentist may act in the "best interest" of the patient, and that guidance is produced to indicate what constitutes a dental emergency. The insights gathered provide insights on international practice of obtaining informed consent and to identify areas for change, to more efficient and ethical treatment for children and patients with special needs. A larger follow up study is recommended to include more or all countries.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
emergency department
intensive care unit
public health
young adults
quality improvement
case report
oral health
combination therapy
replacement therapy