Dentist Code of Ethics

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What is the primary consideration of a dentist when providing dental services to patients?

To supervise the work of dental assistants
To ensure personal competence
To protect their health (correct)
To maintain a professional reputation

According to the Code of Ethics, what is the main responsibility of a dentist when delegating tasks to assistants?

To supervise the work of their assistants
To ensure their assistants are competent
Not to delegate tasks that require personal competence (correct)
To delegate tasks to minimize their workload

What is the guiding principle for a dentist's behavior towards colleagues and patients?

The Golden Rule (correct)
The Code of Ethics
Professional courtesy
The Hippocratic Oath

What is the purpose of a dentist supervising the work of their assistants?

To provide the best dental service to patients (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dentist's responsibility in relation to the dental mechanical work of their assistants?

To supervise the work of their assistants (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of delay in a dental case?

Re-evaluating a questionable case at a late date (A) Signup and view all the answers

How should a dentist respond to anonymous criticisms from a disgruntled client?

Ignore the comments and focus on the patient's chart (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element of dental service?

Timeliness of the treatment (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do students often opt for a specialty over general practice?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should a dentist do when dealing with a disagreeable patient?

Ask the patient to seek dental care elsewhere (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of a dental service?

To produce high-quality professional service (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of being part of a group practice?

Stifling of talents in some cases (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know your would-be associates before forming a partnership?

To assess their personal moral character and credit standing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential difficulty when withdrawing from a group practice?

Difficulty in withdrawing invested capital (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who can provide valuable insights during the evaluation of a prospective associate?

A key figure like an accountant (CPA) or a lawyer friend (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessity for success in a group practice?

Acceptance of direction from group leadership (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential effect of group control of invested capital?

Possible inequality of production among members (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is typically considered a fringe benefit for professional employees and paraprofessional staffers?

Insurance coverage (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue that arises when a dentist terminates their employment?

Disagreement over patient records ownership (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a restrictive covenant in a dental employment agreement?

To prevent the employee dentist from practicing within a specified area for a specified time (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is typically responsible for determining which patients are considered 'patients of record'?

The employer dentist (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not having a clear agreement on patient records ownership upon termination of employment?

Serious discord may arise between the employer and employee dentist (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the default ownership of patient records unless otherwise agreed upon?

The employer dentist (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of being a dental officer in the military compared to private practice?

Less physical and emotional strains (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of public health dentistry in rural areas?

Dental enlightenment of the lay public (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of urban public health dentists compared to their rural counterparts?

Greater stability and assurance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a condition for a public health dentist's status to be uninterrupted at the municipal level?

The department functions on a relatively stable budget (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of being a public health dentist employed at the municipal level?

Ability to establish a permanent social and family life (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the military dental dispensaries observed?

Minimal actual practice dentistry (D) Signup and view all the answers