title: How the law affects the dentist.
abstract: Dentists should obtain from their local governmental dental licensing board a copy of the regulations that control their professional lives. These regulations should not be taken lightly because failure to follow them has cost practitioners their licenses and their livelihoods. Taking an active role in dental-related litigation is totally under the prosthodontist's control. His expertise is in extreme demand by insurance companies, our court system, and fellow professionals. Prosthodontists have the right to be selective in which matters they become involved but they should always be prepared, be thorough, and be objective.
mesh_terms: D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D003815:Dentists; D005104:Expert Testimony; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007879:Legislation, Dental; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011215:Practice Management, Dental