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:: Volume 27, Issue 3 (10-2025) ::
J Gorgan Univ Med Sci 2025, 27(3): 58-66 Back to browse issues page
Prevalence and Causes of Patient Complaints Against Dentists in Golestan Province (2012-2022)
Behina Banifatemi1 , Azizeh Karimian2 , Amir Reza Ahmadinia *3
1- General Dentist, School of Dentistry, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
2- M.Sc in Biostatistics, Dental Research Center, School of Dentistry, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
3- Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran. , ar.ahmadinia@gmail.com
Abstract:   (385 Views)

Background and Objective: One of the prominent challenges in the dental profession is patient complaints, many of which lead to legal and criminal prosecution. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and causes of patient complaints against dentists in Golestan Province.
Methods: This descriptive study was carried out on 96 complaint files against dentists in Golestan Province, Iran, using a census method during 2012-2022. The necessary information was extracted from the files and recorded in an information form.
Results: The most frequent complaints were related to prosthodontics (29.2%), surgeries (26%), and endodontics (18.8%). The dentists who received complaints were predominantly male (75%) and had a general dentistry degree (90.6%). In 33% of the complaints, the dentist was found liable. None of the complaints against specialists resulted in the practitioner being found at fault.
Conclusion: The most common complaints were in the fields of prosthodontics, surgeries, and endodontics. The dentists involved were mostly male general dentists. Moreover, 33% of the complaints led to a conviction. Complaints related to prosthodontics and surgeries primarily concerned cosmetic treatments and implant surgeries, highlighting the need to review the educational curriculum for general dentists.
 
Keywords: Dentists [MeSH], Forensic Medicine [MeSH], Forensic Dentistry [MeSH]
Article ID: Vol27-27
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