“When the patient’s wellness and well-being are made to depend on doctors or dentists, every reasonable step should be taken in order to stave off any maleficence and administer only beneficence.” - Quezon City Rep. Winston Castelo Dental malpractice is a big no. Gross ignorance and negligence on the part of some dentists have caused injuries and needless deaths of patients. Thus, the proposed Anti- Medical and Dental Malpractice Act is pushed to get rid of incompetent dental practitioners who couldn’t provide patients with quality oral care. This bill complements the Medical Malpractice Act of 2004 by imposing stiffer penalties on dental malpractice. Both bills prioritize the safety and welfare of patients. Talk about the safety and welfare of patients, being a victim of dental malpractice can be avoided by recognizing the warning signs early. These are the following: 1. Misdiagnosis – A dentist’s misdiagnosis or failure to notice a problem with teeth, gums and or