[Medical accidents in the dental practice. Survey of 471 dentists in the Netherlands].

Objective: To determine frequency and nature of medical accidents in Dutch dental practice in relation to type and time of treatment, with and without the use of the MRRH; frequency and nature of the professional assistance.

Method: Dentists MRRH-users (n = 51) and control dentists (n = 420) recorded medical accidents by name, using a registration form, followed by an anonymous survey.

Results: 91 accidents were reported by name by 471 dentists.