93120 Dental Legal Letters, Reports and Opinions

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A dental-legal report - a short factually written or verbal communication givento any lay person (e.g.
lawyer, insurance representative, local, municipal or government agency, etc.) in relation the patient
with prior patient approval.

A dental-legal report - a comprehensive written report with patient approval, on systems, history and
records giving diagnosis, treatment, results and present condition. The report is a factual summary of
all information available on the case and could contain prognostic information regarding patient
response.

A dental-legal opinion - a comprehensive written report primarily in the field of expert opinion. The
report may be an opinion regarding the possible course of events (when these cannot be determined
factually), with possible long term consequences and complications in the development of the
conditions. The report will require expert knowledge and judgment with respect to the facts leading
to a detailed prognosis.