Dentist fails to inform root canal risks, patient takes second treatment after suffering pain; Court order
- Posted on September 18, 2026
- By Business News Today
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In brief
A Delhi consumer protection tribunal has awarded compensation to a patient who experienced complications following root canal therapy and subsequent restorative procedures. The ruling emphasizes the critical importance of informed consent documentation in dental practice. Although no clinical negligence was established, the court determined that the practitioner failed to adequately communicate treatment risks and maintain proper procedural records, highlighting a significant gap between technical competence and patient communication standards in healthcare delivery.
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Dentist fails to inform root canal risks, patient takes second treatment after suffering pain; Court order
A Delhi consumer commission has ordered a dentist to pay Rs 2 lakh to a woman who paid Rs 1.10 lakh for root canal treatment, crowns and veneers and later underwent corrective dental treatment costing Rs 1.38 lakh after experiencing pain and other problems. The commission did not find medical negligence but held that the dentist failed to establish informed consent and proper treatment documentation.
