“Until dental AI arrived ... One-third (31%) said they would refuse or delay treatment and 25% said they would get a second opinion. Women were more likely than men to refuse or delay treatment ...

It should be remembered that whilst fear of dentistry is commonplace there are other reasons why patients may refuse dental care: the patient may have behavioural problems or lack the capacity to ...

This includes being able to agree to, or refuse, medical treatment. This law tells us that a dentist must assess the mental capacity of a person with dementia to see if they are able, or unable, to ...