Obtaining written informed consent for the administration of local anesthetic in dentistry.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this study was to examine the frequency with which dentists obtain written informed consent for the administration of local anesthetic in dentistry.


METHODS
The authors administered an informal survey to 252 dentists.


RESULTS
Most respondents who practiced a dental specialty or limited their practice to anesthesiology for dentistry obtained written informed consent for the administration of local anesthetic. Most general practitioners did not.


CONCLUSIONS
Written informed consent appears to be obtained more often by dental specialists and dentists limiting their practices to anesthesiology for dentistry than by general practitioners.


CONCLUSIONS
All dentists may want to consider obtaining written informed consent for the administration of local anesthetic.
Orr
Daniel L
DL
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Anesthesiology for Dentistry, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas 89102-2287, USA. HaoleKaukaNihoKaha@adamember.net
Curtis
William J
WJ
D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005792:General Practice, Dental / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013039:Specialties, Dental / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States; D014956:Writing
D000779:Anesthetics, Local