I can only applaud the numerous comments already posted here that show the flawed logic behind this petition.  As others have pointed out repeatedly there are many extraneous factors over which we have no control regarding treatment outcomes.  We are providing a service, not a commodity when we do anything for our patients.  Does any resonable person expect  such blanket guaranties from their physicians when the have hips, knees or heart valves replaced?  Of course not.

The remarks of Dr. Hutchison are particularly germaine.  The vast majority of dentists are ethical and will do the right thing by their patients, regardless of whether such a misguided regulation is in place or not.