10 Rights You Can Demand From Your Dentist

The health profession is a service to the public and gives the patient plenty of rights to safeguard their interests. Same is true for patients undergoing dental treatment. You have plenty of rights when undergoing any form of dental treatment.

Here are 10 Basic rights that a person has when undergoing dental treatment. There are additional rights based on specific health boards in countries/states:

1. You can refuse to undergo any specific treatment. This also includes stopping any treatment mid-way.

2. You can ask the cost estimate of the procedures prior to undergoing treatment.

3. You can ask the dentist on various treatment options and seek his opinion on the best possible course of action.

4. You can register a complaint with the Better Business Bureau if you are not satisfied with the cost you incurred.

5. You can expect total confidentiality regarding your condition and treatment from the dentist.

6. You have a right to give permission to a dentist before he/she touches you failing which you can register a case of assault and battery.

7. Be treated with highest level of healthcare with out any discrimination on the basis of Age, Gender, Religion, Nationality etc.

8. Immediate dental aid in case of any dental emergency.

9. You have a right to access all your dental records.

10. You have a right to choose among the treatment options. You can ask the dentist for various possible treatment options and decide the one you would like.