Background Few situations are as stressful for dentists as when a harmful error has occurred in their care of a patient. Embarrassment, fear of litigation, and uncertainty about what to say and how the patient will react can complicate the response. While most dentists are committed to responding to problems with transparency and accountability, turning these principles into practice can be difficult.
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