As a critical component of medical practice, it is alarming that patient informed consent does
not always reflect (1) adequate information provision,(2) comprehension of provided …

Objectives The objective of this study was to estimate the possible number of cancer cases
produced during 2019 in US dental offices from radiography, estimate the possible reduction …

Though consent forms include important information, those experienced with behavioral
research often observe that participants do not carefully read consent forms. Three studies …

Background: Patient autonomy in the health care system is achieved by the vital principle of
providing informed consent. Throughout history, informed consent gained recognition and …

This study explores orthodontists' perspectives on risks associated with orthodontic
treatment, as described by Greek and Slovak orthodontists. Informed by the foundational …

Background/purpose Little is known regarding the outcomes and distinguishing
characteristics of lawsuits related to endodontic procedures. This study used a verdict-based …

Purpose Numerous patient education apps have been developed to explain dental
treatment. The purpose of this study was to assess perceptions and preferences regarding …

Background The long-term retention of information disclosed during the informed consent in
clinical trials lasting over a year cannot be guaranteed for all volunteers. This study aimed to …

Staying true to Esther Wilkins' pioneering vision that made her best-selling text the “Bible” for
dental hygienists, Wilkins' Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, Thirteenth Edition …

Every doctor-patient relationship must be based on a fundamental understanding of patient
autonomy, defined as the patients' ability to agree or disagree with any recommendation or …