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Which of the following must be included in the informed consent discussion?
Under which ethical principle would it be reasonable to refuse to see a patient who behaves rudely and abusively to your front office staff?
What is the code of professional conduct for patient selection based on?
Why is it important for dentists to keep their knowledge up to date and learn new technology?
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Which ethical principle is violated when a dentist discontinues treatment without notifying the patient?
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What is the correct answer to Question 3, which asks which ADA principle promotes seeking allies to improve access to care for all?
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Which ethical principle is violated when a dentist does not disclose receiving payment from a dental supply company for using their new impression material?
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Which two ethical principles conflict when a dentist tells a patient that a fractured tooth is restorable, despite the patient wanting it extracted?
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Which dentists are legally bound to the ADA Code of Professional Conduct?
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Informed consent is required for which group of individuals under the age of 18?
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What is the correct order of actions when suspicions of child abuse arise?
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Which of the following is included in the principle of justice in the ADA Code?
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Study Notes
Ethical Principles in Dentistry
- Not all dentists globally are members of the ADA, and only ADA members are legally bound to the ADA Code of Professional Conduct.
- Informed consent is required from the parent or legal guardian for minors under the age of 18, except for cases of emancipation.
- Suspicions of child abuse should not be ignored and must be reported, following the order of recognize, report, record, then render treatment.
- The principle of justice in the ADA Code includes patient selection, emergency service availability, justifiable criticism of colleagues, expert testimony, and not offering or accepting rebates and split fees.
- Second opinions are not part of the principle of justice in the ADA Code, but fall under consultation and referral, which is under the principle of non-maleficence.
- Increasing the fee for a patient solely because they have dental insurance violates the ethical principle of representation of fees, which is part of the code of professional conduct for veracity.
- Slandering another dentist is a violation of the ethical principle of justifiable criticism, which falls under the code of professional conduct for justice.
- The ADA Code of Professional Conduct provides excellent guidelines for all dentists, but only ADA members are legally bound to it.
- Informed consent is required for minors under 18, except for emancipated minors.
- Suspicions of child abuse must be reported, following the order of recognize, report, record, then render treatment.
- The principle of justice in the ADA Code includes patient selection, emergency service availability, justifiable criticism of colleagues, expert testimony, and not offering or accepting rebates and split fees.
- Increasing fees solely based on dental insurance coverage violates the ethical principle of representation of fees.
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Test your knowledge of ethical principles in dentistry with this quiz. From informed consent to reporting suspicions of child abuse, this quiz covers important topics in dental ethics. See how well you understand the ADA Code of Professional Conduct and the ethical responsibilities of dentists.
