Dental Patient Bill of Rights
 

You have a right

to schedule an appointment with your dentist in a timely manner.

 

You have a right

to see the dentist every time you receive dental treatment.

 

You have a right

to know in advance the type and expected cost of treatment.

 

You have a right

to expect dental team members to use appropriate infection and sterilization controls.

 

You have a right

to ask about treatment alternatives and be told, in language you can understand, the advantages and disadvantages of each.

 

You have a right

to ask your dentist to explain all the treatment options regardless of coverage or cost.

 

You have a right

to know the education and training of your dentist and the dental team.

 

You have a right

to know the professional rules, laws and ethics that apply to your dentist and the dental team.

 

You have a right

to choose your own dentist.