Domestic and Foreign literature review of Dental Accidents and Malpractice claims

Kim,  Myeng Ki; Cho,  Han A; Lee,  Jin-han

doi:2015.53.2.82

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 53(2); 2015 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2015;53(2):82-95.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2015.53.2.001 Published online February 28, 2015.

치과의료사고 및 분쟁에 대한 국내·외 문헌고찰

김명기¹, 조한아², 이진한³

^¹서울대학교 치의학대학원, 대한치과의료관리학회
^²원광대학교 치과대학, 대한치과의료관리학회
^³원광대학교 치과대학, 대한치과의료관리학회

Domestic and Foreign literature review of Dental Accidents and Malpractice claims

Myeng Ki Kim¹, Han A Cho², Jin-han Lee³

¹Department of Dental Services Management and Informatic School of Dentistry, Seoul National University
²Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University
³Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University

Abstract

Background
Interest in medical malpractice claims and accidents is a day-to-day social issue to general public as well as medical personnel. Related laws and regulations already have been established, and institutions based on the laws and regulations also have been founded. However, in our dental community, interest and response to the issue seem insufficient. Methods: We searched four medical literature databases that are mainly cited in the medical community. Keywords including 'dental malpractice claims', 'patient safety' and 'medical accident' were used for the search. Among the selected literatures, we chose specific ones separately whose content is authentic and easily approachable. Results: Medical malpractice claims and accidents tend to increase around the world. As the cost or the difficulty level of surgery increases, the dispute rate also increases, which appears even more apparent in developed countries. Preventive measures to prevent the disputes and accidents are not significantly different. Three critical of them include relationship of doctor with patient, the informed consent and medical record. Conclusion: Tools for accident occurrence or communication improvement have been introduced. All of those cost time and money. However, education or professional request of liability insurance companies, self-education and provision of guidelines can be immediately implemented. To implement those, dentists' promotion at the regional or national level is imperative. rhBMP-2 is widely used at sinus augmentation, alveolar bone defect, and socket preservation.

Key Words: Dental malpractice claims;Dental accident;literature review;Patient safety;