British Society of Paediatric Dentistry: a policy document on consent and the use of physical intervention in the dental care of children

Int J Paediatr Dent. 2008 Nov:18 Suppl 1:39-46. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.2008.00937.x.

Abstract

This policy document was prepared by J Nunn, M Foster, S Master and S Greening on behalf of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD). Policy documents produced by the BSPD represent a majority view, based on a consideration of currently available evidence. They are produced to provide guidance with the intention that the policy be regularly reviewed and updated to take account of changing views and developments.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dental Care for Children / ethics*
  • Dental Care for Children / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Dental Care for Children / methods*
  • Ethics, Dental
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Mental Competency
  • Minors / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Organizational Policy*
  • Parents
  • Restraint, Physical / ethics
  • Restraint, Physical / statistics & numerical data*
  • Societies, Dental
  • United Kingdom