title: Who wears the braces? A practical application of adolescent consent.
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.
authors.affiliation: School of Oral and Dental Sciences, University of Bristol and Royal United Hospitals, Bath.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.affiliation: Bristol Dental Hospital, UH Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton.
authors.forename: N E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Atack
authors.affiliation: Dental Protection, 33 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PS.
authors.forename: R D K
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Dhaliwal
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D006801:Humans; D057828:Informed Consent By Minors / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets / Q000941:ethics*; D010290:Parents; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000941:ethics; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006113:United Kingdom