Informed consent is an important legal concept that protects the student and the College of Dentistry against any allegation that work was performed without permission. To ensure that informed consent is fully secure, the patient must be made aware of:
1. the nature of the existing medical/dental condition to be treated
2. prognosis of the condition, if left untreated
3. any or all risks involved with treatment
4. alternative methods of treatment
5. reasons for any subsequent changes in treatment.
