Dental Ethics Quiz

Adverse Reactions and Device Malfunctions

• A dentist should communicate with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) if they suspect an adverse reaction to a drug or dental device.

Code of Professional Conduct

• The main purpose of the code is to guide dentists in their professional behavior and decision-making.
• The code aims to promote trust, respect, and high ethical standards in the dental profession.

Unethical Advertising Practices

• Misrepresenting facts or omitting facts in dental advertising is considered unethical and may result in disciplinary actions.
• Unethical advertising includes making false or misleading claims, exaggerating credentials, or using deceptive photographs.

Practice Name and Specialty Announcements

• A dentist can continue to use the name of a dentist who is no longer associated with the practice for a reasonable period, usually 1-2 years.
• If a dentist wants to announce a specialty that is not recognized as an official specialty area, they must clearly indicate that it is not recognized by the relevant dental authority.

Professional Credentials

• The highest award within a specialty that a dentist cannot call themselves without proper credentials is "Board Certified" or "Diplomate".
• Only certified specialists can use these titles, indicating they have completed the required education, training, and examination.

Veracity Principle

• Veracity is the principle of truthfulness and honesty in dental practice.
• The primary obligation of a dentist under the principle of veracity is to be truthful and accurate in all representations, including advertising, patient communication, and other professional interactions.

Representation of Care and Fees

• Making false or misleading claims about the quality or outcome of care is considered unethical under the representation of care code of professional conduct.
• Falsely representing fees, including hiding or misrepresenting costs, is considered unethical under the representation of fees code of professional conduct.

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Dental Ethics and Veracity How well do you understand the concept of veracity in dental ethics? Take this quiz to test your knowledge and learn more about the importance of truthfulness in dentistry.