Law and Ethics in Dentistry

An overview of the legislation and jurisprudence affecting the practice of dentistry with respect to the UK legal system. The authors describe the necessity of awareness of legal processes and civil law, forensic dentistry, the practitioner and employment law.

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The authors describe the necessity of awareness of legal processes and civil law, forensic dentistry, the practitioner and employment law and the control of viral cross infection in dental practice. Notes on adaptions in the UK legal system are included for Australia, Republic of Ireland, Hong Kong and the EEC. All dental practitioners and students of dentistry will find this book a useful comprehensive guide to the law and legislation surrounding their professional work.