Sai Krishna P. / Shiva P. / Vamsi Krishna Reddy L.
The law in the field of health care is an established concept in developed countries but remains in its infancy in developing countries. Due to global advancements, the situation is now changing because of increased awareness of the patient’s rights, and it is just a matter of time before we fall prey rightfully or wrongfully to an ever-evolving legal framework for the healthcare industry, including dentistry. The dawn of civilization has witnessed that by trial or error, the Dental profession, which is public-oriented and noble, can survive only by the observance and practice of certain rules of conduct guided by ethical, moral, legal, and social values of the land. Professionalism is a skill, status, method, character, or standard of a professional, and medical professionals should work together for the betterment of society’s oral health.
