ADC Written (Dental Therapy) Practice Questions - ADC Written Examination - Dental Therapy Exam

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A dental therapist realises after a child's appointment that a fissure sealant was placed on the wrong tooth, with no harm caused. In line with the duty of open disclosure expected of registered practitioners in Australia, the therapist should:

Say nothing because no harm occurred Inform the parent of what happened, explain the implications, and document the discussion Quietly remove the sealant at the next visit without explanation Ask reception to alter the clinical notes to omit the error

Correct Answer:

Inform the parent of what happened, explain the implications, and document the discussion

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