Welcome to Delhi-Dentist, India .

DENTAL CLINIC AND DENTAL IMPLANTS CENTRE

We recognize that a personal relationship between the patient and the treating dentist is of up-most importance and should reflect transparency and honesty. This contributes towards  delivery of quality dental care and greater patient satisfaction.  In this regard, we have put forward the following for all our prospective patients:

• Patients Rights

• Patients Responsibilites

• Information for Patients undergoing dental treatment

Patient’s Rights

l. You have the right to considerate, compassionate and respectful care.

2. You have the right to current information on all your dental health problems concerning diagnosis,
treatment, prognosis and estimated treatment costs in a language you can understand and comprehend enough to give informed consent prior to the treatment.

3. If this information cannot be given to you owing to your age, condition or otherwise, you have the right to have such information provided to a guardian/care-giver or an appropriate person on your behalf.

4. You have the right to refuse treatment for any reason, after you have been informed of the possible consequences of this decision.

5. You have the right to privacy and confidentiality. All case discussions, examinations, and treatment records will be held confidential except when appropriate consent is given.

6. You have the right to expect that the dental care treatment given to you meets the standards
of care of the profession.

7. You have the right to expect prompt and continuing care.

8. You have the right to emergency dental care as needed.

9. You have the right to receive an itemized total bill of dental treatments delivered to you.

10. You have the right to information on our sterlization protocol and academic credentials.

11. You have the right to seek a second opinion.

(*adapted and modified from The Univ. of Pittsburg, USA)

Patient’s Responsibilities

1. It is your responsibility to provide us, to the best of your knowledge, with accurate and complete information about all your present, as well as pre-existing dental and medical complaints, including history of past illnesses, hospitalizations, medications etc, and other matters pertaining to your health. Please also report unexpected changes in your condition.

2. It is your responsibility to make it known to us whether you clearly understands the course of treatment planned for you and what is expected of you.

3. It is your responsibility to follow the recommended instructions given by us, including follow-up treatment instructions.

4. You are responsible for your actions if you choose to refuse treatment or do not follow the instructions given by us.

5. You are responsible for keeping your dental appointments, and when unable to do so for any reason, to notify us in advance.

6. You (or the legally responsible party/person) are responsible for fulfilling the financial obligations in terms of payments towards dental services rendered, as promptly as possible.

7. You are responsible for being respectful, compassionate and considerate of the rights of other persons including the doctors, staff and other patients.

8. You should expect us to provide only those services that we determine to be appropriate.

(*adapted and modified from The Univ. of Pittsburg, USA)

Information for Patients undergoing Dental Treatment

Please note that there are certain potential riskswith ANY dental procedure, these are not probable results but statistical possibilities(read below).

   1. DRUGS, MEDICATIONS & MIS-INFORMATION                                 

Medications may be required and can cause allergic reactions. Please disclose all pre-existing allergies and diseases to the dentist. Any complications arising out of mis-information of any pre-exisiting allergies, diseases or conditions are your own responsibility.  

  2. CHANGES IN TREATMENT PLAN

During treatment it may be necessary to change or add procedures because of conditions found while working on the teeth that were not discovered during examination, the most common being root canal therapy following routine restorative (fillings, crowns, bridges, gum surgery) procedures. The additional cost of these, is your responsibility. 

   3. REMOVAL OF TEETH

Alternatives to tooth extraction may include RCT, crowns, and gum surgery, etc. Removing teeth does not always remove all the infection, and it may be necessary to have further treatment. There are risks involved in having teeth removed, some of which and not limited to, are pain, swelling, infection, dry socket, numbness in the teeth, lips, tongue etc. (paresthesia) which can last for days or months, or fractured jaw/teeth/restorations. You may need further treatment by a specialist or even hospitalization if complications arise during or following treatment, the cost of which is your responsibility.

  4. CROWN, BRIDGES, AND CAPS

Sometimes it is not possible to match the colour of natural teeth exactly with artificial teeth.  Temporary crowns may come off easily, please ensure that they are kept on till final crowns are cemented. The final opportunity to make changes in your new crown, bridge, or cap (including shape, fit, size, and colour) will be before cementation. 

  5. DENTURES, COMPLETE OR PARTIAL

Full or partial dentures are artificial, constructed of plastic, metal, and/or porcelain. The problems of wearing these include looseness, soreness, and possible breakage. Some patients are extra sensitive and may have problems wearing dentures altogether. The final opportunity to make changes in your new dentures (including shape, fit, size, placement, and colour) will be the "teeth in wax" try-in visit. Most dentures do normally require relining months after initial placement. The cost for this procedure is not included in the initial denture fabrication/insertion fee.  

  6. ENDODONTIC TREATMENT (ROOT CANAL TREATMENT - RCT) & POST/CORE

The purpose of this procedure is to retain teeth that may otherwise have to be extracted. RCT has a very high success rate, but there is no guarantee that it will save your tooth.   Complications can occur during/from the treatment, including but not limited to calcification, unique curvature, perforation, fracture, tooth/instrument breakage, infection, which may require additional treatment(s), like extraction, re-treatment, apicectomy, etc. (Refer Paragraph #2). Occasionally objects (Posts/Pins/Crowns) are cemented in/on the tooth or extend through the root, which does not necessarily affect the success of the treatment. These are not included in the intial RCT fee. Once treatment is begun, it is absolutely necessary that RCT must be completed. It may involve one or several appointments.   

  7. PERIODONTAL LOSS (TISSUE & BONE) / PYORRHOEA

This condition causing gum and bone infection can lead to tooth loss. Alternative treatment plans include gum surgery, replacements and/or extractions. Any additional dental procedures may have a future adverse effect on your periodontal condition.   

8. NO TREATMENT, INCOMPLETE TREATMENT

You have been explained all treatment options including the option of no treatment. The consequences of no treatment or partial/incomplete treatment have also been explained to you.   Any complications, dental or medical, arising out of no treatment, incomplete/partial dental treatment are your own responsibility.

9. CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL

Natural calamities, political uncertainties, prolonged electricity failures or any other circumstances beyond our control, before or during  your dental treatment may delay or hamper the scheduled treatment protocol. Any delays or complications arising out of non-delivery/incomplete/partial delivery of your scheduled dental care  for reasons beyond our control is your own responsibility.

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