A. Tănase
Department of Professional Legislation in Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
M. L. Negruţiu
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
A. C. Novac
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
D. M. Pop
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
C. Sinescu
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
K. Miok
Institute of Advanced Environmental Research-ICAM, Vest University, Timisoara, Romania
E. L. Crăciunescu
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
D. E. Bojoga
Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Emergencies in Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Interdisciplinary Research Center for Dental Medical Research, Lasers and Innovative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
Abstract
The knowledge and compliance of dentist’s professional obligations related to the relationship with patients is a theoretical and a practical current topic. Knowing the consequences that may arise from a legal perspective and the violation of the legislation, determines of a preventive attitude of the dentists. Regarding the dentist’s knowledge and information related to their profession, the number of malpractice allegations can considerably decrease. To carry out this study, a questionnaire consisting of 10 closed choice or selection questions had the aim to highlight the degree of dentist’s awareness regarding the importance of respecting their professional obligations in the relationship with patients. After completing the questionnaires, the results assess through statistical analysis. The main conclusion resulting from this study demonstrate that compliance with professional obligations in medical practice in the relationship with patient’s needs, first of all, detailed knowledge of the legislation, which requires continuous documentation and participation in professional training courses and conferences dedicated to legislation in the medical domain.