Resumen

ENSALDO-CARRASCO, Eduardo et al. Applying of eight essential actions for patient safety in dentistry. Rev. Odont. Mex [online]. 2021, vol.25, n.2, pp.184-193.  Epub 02-Jun-2025. ISSN 1870-199X.  https://doi.org/10.22201/fo.1870199xp.2021.25.2.82694.

Patient safety is a fundamental feature in primary health care services, including dentistry. Health systemsaroundtheworldhave promoted national programs to improve quality and patient safety, but dentistry area remains little studied. In Mexico, dentistry ranks fifth in complaints among all medical specialties and ranks first in complaints from private health services. Recently the regulatory authorities in health and educational health areas in Mexico (Consejo de Salubridad General and the Dirección General de Calidad y Educación en Salud) issued eight essential actions for patient safety, to be implemented in both hospital and outpatient areas. Dentistry is a profession that provides services in the outpatient setting, so those who dedicate themselves to it have the responsibility to comply with these actions. Nevertheless, there might be challenges to apply them in dental care establishments and services. This paper explores the importance and applicability of the 8 essential actions for patient safety in dentistry.

Palabras llave : Patient safety; dentistry; recommendations.

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