Who wears the braces?: A practical application of adolescent consent

Julie Williams; Nicola Atack; Raj Dhaliwal

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2015.393

Who wears the braces? A practical application of adolescent consent

Julie Williams, Nicola Atack, Raj Dhaliwal

Bristol Dental School

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Abstract

The presentation of alternative treatment plans and the discussion of these options with the adolescent patient is a routine part of both general dental and specialist orthodontic practice. This article will cover the issues involved in obtaining consent for treatment from the adolescent patient and suggests a practical means, if appropriate, to ensure that these patients can give and withdraw consent for their own treatment.

Original language	English
Pages	623
Number of pages	627
Volume	218
Specialist publication	British Dental Journal
Publisher	Springer Nature
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2015.393
Publication status	Published - 12 Jun 2015

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Consent
Adolescent
ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES

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