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Dentistry and the Law: A review of recent cases involving consent, records and treatment abroad

BDJ In Practice volume 37, pages 342–343 (2024)Cite this article

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There have been a number of interesting legal developments in recent months, which have a wide-reaching impact on the day-to-day practice of dental care providers. Vicki Swanton and Sabrina Mahmood of DWF Law LLP consider the practical implications and advice for dental professionals. DWF Law is one of a panel of law firms supporting BDA members with a policy from BDA Indemnity.

Dental professionals have a legal and professional responsibility to inform their patients about the material risks, benefits, and any clinically appropriate alternative treatment options available, before commencing a course of dental treatment.

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  1. British Dental Association. News release: UK dentists picking up the pieces from dental tourism boom. July 2022. Available online at: (accessed August 2024).

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  1. DWF Law LLP, London, United Kingdom

    Vicki Swanton

  2. DWF Law LLP, Leeds, United Kingdom

    Sabrina Mahmood

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Swanton, V., Mahmood, S. Dentistry and the Law: A review of recent cases involving consent, records and treatment abroad. BDJ In Pract 37, 342–343 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41404-024-2838-z

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