Dental Patient Bill of Rights
You have a right
to schedule an appointment with your dentist in a timely manner.
You have a right
to see the dentist every time you receive dental treatment.
You have a right
to know in advance the type and expected cost of treatment.
You have a right
to expect dental team members to use appropriate infection and sterilization
controls.
You have a right
to ask about treatment alternatives and be told, in language you can understand,
the advantages and disadvantages of each.
You have a right
to ask your dentist to explain all the treatment options regardless of coverage
or cost.
You have a right
to know the education and training of your dentist and the dental team.
You have a right
to know the professional rules, laws and ethics that apply to your dentist
and the dental team.
You have a right
to choose your own dentist.