• You have a right to ask about treatment alternatives and be told, in language you can understand, the advantages and disadvantages of each.
• You have a right to know the education and training of your dentist and the dental team.
• You have a right to know in advance the type and expected cost of treatment.
• You have a right to expect dental team members to use appropriate infection and sterilization controls.
• You have a right to ask your dentist to explain all the treatment options regardless of coverage or cost.
• You have a right to be treated in a professional and ethical manner by your dentist and dental team.
• You should have a right to schedule an appointment with the dentist of your choice.
(Adopted by the Pennsylvania Dental Association in 1998)