Beyond signatures: mastering consent in cosmetic dental practice

This webinar will provide an overview of the legal, ethical and practical requirements of valid consent in cosmetic dental procedures.

Biju Krishnan will explore the unique risks and expectations associated with elective cosmetic treatment.

He will also explain how digital tools, including Dentistry Consent, can support better communication and defensible consent processes.

Learning outcomes

• Define the key elements of valid consent, including voluntariness, capacity, and informed understanding
• Differentiate between the legal standards of Bolam, Bolitho, and Montgomery and their relevance to cosmetic dental care
• Identify common pitfalls in consent for treatments such as whitening, bonding, veneers and short-term orthodontics
• Demonstrate an understanding of how consent must be tailored to individual patients and treatment stages
• Evaluate the role of digital tools – including Dentistry Consent – in enhancing patient comprehension and documentation
• Apply consent principles in a way that improves patient trust, reduces complaint risk and meets GDC expectations.