2020-04-032020-04-032011-09PARANHOS, Luiz Renato et al. Avaliação do perfil dos profissionais da área de Ortodontia quanto às condutas legais. Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, Maringá, v. 16, n. 5, p. 127-134, set. 2011.2176-9451e- 2177-6709http://repositorio.bc.ufg.br/handle/ri/18969Objective: to evaluate the legal actions and behavior in the doctor/patient relationship, as used by Dental Surgeons practicing Orthodontics. Methods: the population sample of the present study consisted of dental surgeons, active in the area of Orthodontics, and registered with Editora Dental Press – Maringá/PR, with a total sample size of 525 professionals. The research was conducted using a 17-question survey geared to these professionals. Results and Conclusions: the majority of participants in our study are specialized in Orthodontics; 75% of professionals use some sort of contract at the office/clinic; 73.7% of professionals periodically request maintenance x-rays; a large percentage of professionals (58.9%) keep patient records on file for life. The surveyed professionals demonstrate good knowledge of the Code of Ethics in Orthodontics, especially of Chapter XIV – on Communication.porAcesso AbertoExercício profissionalProfessional practiceResponsabilidade legalNormas jurídicasOrtodontiaLiability, legalOrthodonticsEnacted statutesArtigo10.1590/S2176-94512011000500019