Confidentiality!

Patients can share anything they want about their treatment with anyone they want but the dentist and dental staff is not allowed to do so. Patients can, however, waive their…

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Patients can share anything they want about their treatment with anyone they want but the dentist and dental staff is not allowed to do so. Patients can, however, waive their privilege by filing a legal action, by publishing the treatment in a public forum or on social media, or through specific statutory exceptions.

Ref. Dental Abstracts | Volume 61, Issue 6, Page 286

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