Problems of professional responsibility in orthodontic practice in the public sector

: Characteristics aspects of orthodontics profession are emphasized. Problems about patient consent for treatment, his information and operator obligation to attend to treatment goals on particularly considered. Orthodontist behaviour errors causing a damage to the patient during diagnosis, treatment planning, orthodontic appliance planning and/or carrying out and therapy execution are analysed. Biologic factors having a significant influence on treatment effects are illustrated. Damages possibility even after long time from therapy are evaluated.