Ethical and Legal Aspects of Informed Consent and Assent in Paediatric Dentistry: A Cross-Sectional Study
The processes of informed consent and assent in paediatric dentistry are more strongly linked to the child's cognitive maturity and schooling than to parental education. While communication of treatment benefits is adequate, critical aspects like risks and alternatives are often overlooked. The findings underscore the need for standardized protocols and enhanced bioethical training to ensure consistent, ethical, and participatory practices that respect the progressive autonomy of minors.
Authors
- Esther García Miralles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8864-3702)
- Clara Guinot‐Barona (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8841-7975)
- Laura Marqués Martínez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5722-0547)
- Juan Ignacio Aura‐Tormos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0054-1005)
- Maria Josefa Ferro de Farisato-Touceda
Institutions
- Universitat de València (ES)
- Valencia Catholic University Saint Vincent Martyr (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Children
- Published
- 2025-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/children12121711
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- Universitat de València
- Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Màrtir