Definition

A dental adverse event is defined as:
“Physical harm associated with dental treatment"

Clarifications

Event occurs within a time-frame relevant to the clinical scenario.
Hazards or potential harm are not AEs.
In the absence of harm; errors, negligence, blame, accusations, or malpractice are not AEs.
Temporary loss of function in the absence of harm (any level) is not an AE.
Omissions are not included as AEs.
Quality of care issues in the absence of harm are not AEs.
Repeated treatment attempts with poor prognosis (heroic dentistry) without harm is not an AE (e.g. repeated attempts to restore teeth).
Does not matter if treatment occurred internally (at the institution) or externally (outside the institution).

Examples of common Dental AEs

Examples of less common Dental AEs