Dental Consent Form 2023 | Paperless Dental Forms

Common Problems Dental Offices face using Paper Consent Forms

Paper consent forms carry hefty burdens for dental practices. Front office staff spend most of their day putting together clipboards and stacks of forms, trying to decipher illegible handwriting, chasing patients for missing signatures, performing time-consuming data entry, searching for missing charts, shredding, scanning, making copies, and other paper-related tasks. This causes front desk exhaustion, and leaves them with little time to provide patients with the individualized attention and open communication they’re wanting. In addition to time wasted on paper forms, extra expenses come from needing paper, copiers, ink cartridges, scanners, fax machines, and other paper related items.

What are Dental Consent Forms and why do you need them?

A Dental consent form is a document giving permission from the patient or guardian of the patient for a procedure or treatment to occur. It implies that the one signing the consent form is aware of the agreement, its indications, alternative treatments, and any potential risks involved. Dental consent forms are important for protecting patients and providers. Liability is a valid concern for dental practices, and consent forms ensure that all the necessary information has been communicated to the involved patient (or their guardian) and they have consented with full understanding.

What are the benefits of digitizing consent forms?

Digital dental consent forms provide countless advantages over paper forms. They eliminate the headache of having to print, scan, and shred forms. Paperless consent forms can be e-signed remotely before the visit, integrated into your practice management system, and automatically stored in the patient's electronic chart. Paperless forms cut down 35% of documentation time, and save your practice around $60K annually.

Key features of a dental consent form

Dental consent forms communicate to patients information regarding the treatment or procedure. A dental consent form must fulfill the requirements of state and federal laws. It should include what the treatment is for, what it entails, alternative options, risks involved, documented consent via patient’s or guardian’s signature, and competency of the patient or guardian should be established.

Components of a Dental Consent Form

Does your Dental Consent Form Contain the Following?

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An explanation of why the treatment is indicated

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Details of the treatment procedure itself

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Expected results from the procedure

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Possible risks involved with the treatment

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Alternative options to the recommended treatment

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Signed Acknowledgement from the patient or Legal Guardian

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Common Problems Dental Offices face using
Paper Consent Forms

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Missing Info & Illegible handwriting

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Lost or Misplaced Forms

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Improper Discarding of Paper forms in violation of HIPAA

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Running out of Available Forms In-Office

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Client Success Stories

Before using mConsent we had to find and pull patients' charts and input data, it takes a lot of time.

Stefanie Daley

Before using mConsent I had to print out the router sheet everyday and get the patient's signature, very time consuming.

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Ryan Blatchley

Before mConsent everything was definitely more labor intensive, lots of time consuming paperwork that we don't have to do now with mConsent.

Grace

Before using mConsent we had to find and pull patients' charts and input data, it takes a lot of time.

Stefanie Daley

Before using mConsent I had to print out the router sheet everyday and get the patient's signature, very time consuming.

ADIRA "DEE" BAILEY

Ryan Blatchley

Before mConsent everything was definitely more labor intensive, lots of time consuming paperwork that we don't have to do now with mConsent.

Grace

FAQs of a Dental Consent Form

What are Dental Consent Forms?

Why are Dental Consent Forms Important?

Dental consent forms are important for protecting patients and providers. They are a means of communication about treatment, procedures, alternative options, and risks involved.

What makes a Dental Consent Form Valid?

A dental consent form must fulfill the requirements of state and federal laws. It should include all necessary information regarding the treatment or procedure; consent should be documented; and competency of the patient or guardian should be established.

How old do you have to be to consent to Dental treatment?

Age of consent for a dental treatment consent form can vary by state. Please refer to your state's laws for information on specific age requirements.

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