title: An introduction to dento-legal issues and risks in orthodontics.
abstract: Orthodontic treatment is not without risk. This article aims to look at some of the dento-legal issues surrounding orthodontic treatment, the risks to both the clinician and the patient, and how some of these risks can be mitigated.
authors: School of Oral and Dental Science, University of Bristol, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS1 2LY.
authors: A J
authors: AJ
authors: Ireland
authors: The School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, 19 Claremont Crescent, Sheffield, S10 2TA.
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Willmot
authors: Department of Orthodontics, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, 256 Greys Inn Road, London, WC1X 8LD.
authors: N P
authors: NP
authors: Hunt
mesh_terms: D003729:Dental Care / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000193:education / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012306:Risk; D018570:Risk Assessment; D006113:United Kingdom