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Most dental professionals will receive a complaint from a patient at some time in their career, so understanding why they occur is vital.
A DDU member asked for advice around their obligations to a patient who wanted treatment overseas.
The DDU advised an associate member after her practice owners asked her not to tell patients that she was leaving.
Effective communication is an essential part of the practice of dentistry. It can help improve both clinician and patient satisfaction and also help reduce the risk of complaints.
They are the basis for effective patient care and have an important dento-legal purpose - but what makes good dental records, and what else do dental professionals need to consider?