Clear Aligner Therapy- Ethical implications
Clear Aligner Therapy (CAT) – Ethical and dentolegal considerations for dental practitioners
Educational Objectives
Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to provide clinicians with a good understanding of the limitation and potentials risks associated with CAT, the need for informed consent. And to highlight the ethical dilemmas and dento-legal risks faced by clinicians providing CAT.
Editor's comments:
Dental practitioners with limited prior orthodontic knowledge and skills may be lured by the increasing demand for clear aligner therapy as an opportunity to augment practice income, but at the same time face an increased likelihood of complaints and claims when the treatment outcome is compromised, or patient expectations have not been met. It is important that clinicians understand what the limitations and risk associated with CAT are and anticipate potential ethical dilemmas and prevent dento-legal risks.
Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:
- Ethical principles in orthodontics
- Limitations of CAT
- Contraindications of CAT
- Inconveniences associated with CAT
- Potential adverse effects and risks
- Key dento-legal risk factors
- Ethical and dento-legal considerations
Instructions for this Module
- Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
- You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
- The pass grade is 70%;
- You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
- Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.
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