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Q&A: What are your ethical obligations if another dentist dies before completing treatment?

Mar 26, 2026
A recent news report described financial challenges faced by patients who had prepaid for treatment before their dentist unexpectedly died.
https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2026/march/q-a-what-are-your-ethical-obligations-if-another-dentist-dies-before-completing-treatment/
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