Professional consensus on orthodontic risks: what orthodontists should tell their patients. A cross-sectional study at Saidu college of dentistry, Swat Authors Erum Behroz Khan Department of Orthodontics, Saidu College of Dentistry, Swat, Pakistan Huda Ghaffar Department of Orthodontics, Saidu College of Dentistry, Swat, Pakistan Neelam Shah Jehan Department of Orthodontics, Saidu College of Dentistry, Swat, Pakistan Muhammad Zaheen Department of Orthodontics, Saidu College of Dentistry, Swat, Pakistan Tufail Muhammad Department of Orthodontics, Saidu College of Dentistry, Swat, Pakistan Ali Raza Jafri Department of Orthodontics, Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan DOI: https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.11372 Keywords: Orthodontic risks communication, patient education and safety, Medico-legal complications, Informed consent Abstract The importance of transparent communication regarding orthodontic risks during the informed consent process in paramount in terms of ensuring a strong orthodontist-patient relationship. Conducted on a national scale in Pakistan, the current study was planned to establish a consensus among orthodontic professionals regarding critical risks involved in such a discussion. The cross-sectional survey involving 132 orthodontists across Pakistan led to the emergence of 10 key risks, including relapse, treatment duration and gingivitis. However, the study's sole focus on orthodontists' perspectives limited its insights, overlooking invaluable input from patients' experiences. Nevertheless, the consensus underscored the significance of addressing these risks to ensure informed consent and patient autonomy. Going forward, it is imperative to customise this evidence-based information according to individual patient needs, and maintain an ongoing dialogue regarding potential risks, fostering a collaborative approach to orthodontic care and decision-making. Key Words: Orthodontic risks communication, Patient education and safety, Medico-legal complications, Informed consent. Downloads Full Text Article Published 2025-01-26 How to Cite Erum Behroz Khan, Huda Ghaffar, Neelam Shah Jehan, Muhammad Zaheen, Tufail Muhammad, & Ali Raza Jafri. (2025). Professional consensus on orthodontic risks: what orthodontists should tell their patients. A cross-sectional study at Saidu college of dentistry, Swat. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 75(02), 287–290. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.11372 More Citation Formats ACM ACS APA ABNT Chicago Harvard IEEE MLA Turabian Vancouver Download Citation Endnote/Zotero/Mendeley (RIS) BibTeX Issue Vol. 75 No. 02 (2025): FEBRUARY Section SHORT REPORT License Copyright (c) 2025 Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.