title: The separation of dentistry and family.
abstract: There are times when dentistry and family don't mix. When treating those who are closest to you, you should, at a minimum, observe the same rules you do when treating other, unrelated patients. The wiser course, however, may be to let someone else take care of your loved ones.
authors.forename: R I
authors.initials: RI
authors.lastname: Maitland
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Duthie
mesh_terms: D003729:Dental Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003792:Dental Records; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D003815:Dentists; D004990:Ethics, Dental; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations