The rights and responsibilities listed below do not establish legal entitlements or new standards of care, but are simply intended to guide you through the development of a successful and collaborative dentist-patient relationship.

Patient Rights

• You have a right to choose your own dentist and schedule an appointment in a
  timely manner.
• You have a right to know the education and training of your dentist and the dental care team.
• You have a right to arrange to see the dentist every time you receive dental
  treatment, subject to any state law exceptions.
• You have a right to adequate time to ask questions and receive answers
  regarding your dental condition and treatment plan for your care.
• You have the right to know what the dental team feels is the optimal treatment
  plan as well as the right to ask for alternative treatment options.
• You have a right to an explanation of the purpose, probable (short and long
  term) results, alternatives and risks involved before consenting to a proposed
  treatment plan.
• You have a right to be informed of continuing heath care needs.
• You have a right to know in advance the expected cost of treatment.
• You have a right to accept, defer or decline any part of your treatment
  recommendations.
• You have a right to reasonable arrangements for dental care and emergency
  treatment.
• You have a right to receive considerate, respectful and confidential treatment
  by your dentist and dental team.
• You have a right to expect the dental team members to use appropriate
  infection and sterilization controls.
•  You have a right to inquire about the availability of processes to mediate
  disputes about your treatment.