202 Questions
According to the CDA Code of Ethics, what are the three main areas that it pertains to?
Service to the public, conduct in a dental office, and how dental practices and services are promoted
According to the CDA Code of Ethics, what are the ethical principles that dentists assume?
The principle of non-maleficence
What are advisory opinions in relation to the CDA Code of Ethics?
Consultative opinions that aid in the resolution of ethical dilemmas
Which of the following is NOT one of the core ethical principles adopted by the California Dental Association?
Diligence
Which principle requires the dentist to seek the patient's good and minimize harm?
Beneficence
Which principle requires the dentist to behave with honor and decency?
Integrity
Which principle is associated with fairness and balancing the distribution of benefits and burdens in dental practice?
Justice
According to the text, when can a dentist accept a person as a patient after providing an expert opinion about them?
Only after the litigation or other proceeding involving that person has concluded
According to the text, what can a dentist speak out against?
Any policies espoused by organized dentistry
According to the text, when is it unethical for a dentist to publish comments on dental health subjects?
If the dentist does not have sufficient information to justify the comments
According to the text, what is the time limit for a dentist to continue using the name of a dentist no longer associated with the practice?
1 year
According to the text, what is the ethical impropriety of overbilling?
Misleading billing
According to the text, when should a dentist recommend a patient not of record to continue treatment with the original treating dentist?
Only if the patient expressly reveals a different preference
According to the text, when does a specialist or consulting dentist have the obligation to inform the patient of the need for further dental care?
When the treatment is completed
According to the text, what must a dentist do if they compensate a representative of the press or media for professional publicity?
They must disclose the compensation in the publicity
What is the fundamental issue when evaluating subjective statements about the quality of dental services?
Whether the statement is false or misleading in a material respect
When can a dentist use volunteer position titles and association/ component society connected experience in a commercial endeavor?
When it does not conflict with state law
What does the phrase 'any additional advanced academic degrees earned in health service areas' refer to?
Degrees earned after graduating from dental or medical school
According to the California Dental Association, which of the following is deemed unethical in regards to solicitation of children on school grounds?
Participating in dental health programs for financial benefit
What is the dual obligation of a dentist according to the California Dental Association?
To become part of a professional society and observe its rules of ethics
According to the California Dental Association, what is considered unethical in regards to statements made in documents filed with dental associations?
Making false statements that are fraudulent or false in a material respect
What is the obligation of a dentist in regards to complying with requests from a duly constituted committee or body?
To comply with all reasonable requests necessary for the committee to perform its functions
According to the text, what is considered unethical for a dentist to do?
All of the above
What is the dentist's obligation when considering the treatment of patients with a disability?
All of the above
What is the dentist's obligation in obtaining informed consent from a patient?
All of the above
What is the dentist's obligation regarding patient confidentiality?
All of the above
According to the American College of Dentists’ Core Values, what is the foundation for informed consent, protecting patient confidentiality, and upholding veracity?
Autonomy
Which principle of ethics requires the dentist to seek the patient's good and minimize harm?
Beneficence
What is the characteristic of a caring, compassionate dentist that requires the ability to identify with the patient’s overall well-being?
Compassion
What is the expectation of the patient from the dentist in terms of their ability to diagnose and treat the patient’s oral health needs?
Competence
According to the California Dental Association, what is the time limit for a dentist to continue using the name of a dentist no longer associated with the practice?
1 year
Which of the following is considered unethical in regards to billing practices?
All of the above
What is the dentist's obligation when consulted in an emergency by a patient not of record?
Make reasonable arrangements for emergency care of that patient
When can a dentist provide expert testimony according to the California Dental Association?
When the testimony is essential to a just and fair disposition of a judicial or administrative action
According to the California Dental Association, what is considered unethical in regards to solicitation of patients?
Offering discounts to patients who refer new patients to the practice
When can a dentist discontinue a course of treatment without giving the patient adequate notice and the opportunity to obtain the services of another dentist?
When the dentist believes the treatment is no longer necessary
What is the dentist's obligation when it comes to patient confidentiality?
To maintain patient records in a manner consistent with the protection of the patient's welfare
According to the CDA Code of Ethics, when can a dentist use volunteer position titles and association/component society connected experience in a commercial endeavor?
Only if the dentist is not compensated for the commercial endeavor
According to the CDA Code of Ethics, what are the three main areas that it pertains to?
- Service to the public, 2) Conduct in a dental office and between dental practitioners, and 3) How dental practices and services are promoted.
According to the text, when does a specialist or consulting dentist have the obligation to inform the patient of the need for further dental care?
When the patient's primary dentist requests the specialist or consulting dentist to inform the patient.
According to the text, what must a dentist do if they compensate a representative of the press or media for professional publicity?
The dentist must disclose the compensation to their patients.
According to the text, what is the ethical impropriety of overbilling?
Overbilling is unethical because it violates the principles of fairness and honesty.
According to the California Dental Association, when can a dentist use volunteer position titles and association/ component society connected experience in a commercial endeavor?
When it does not conflict with state law
According to the California Dental Association, what does the phrase 'any additional advanced academic degrees earned in health service areas' refer to?
Degrees earned after a dentist graduates from dental or medical school
According to the California Dental Association, what is considered unethical for a dentist to do?
Use a title or degree in connection with the promotion of any dental or other commercial endeavor when it is false or misleading
According to the California Dental Association, what is the dentist's obligation in regards to complying with requests from a duly constituted committee or body?
Comply with requests to the extent allowed by law
According to the California Dental Association, what is considered unethical for a dentist to do in regards to advertising or soliciting patients?
All of the above
According to the California Dental Association, what is the dentist's obligation in regards to complying with state and federal laws?
To comply with all state and federal laws and regulations
According to the California Dental Association, what is the dentist's obligation in regards to continuing education?
To advance their knowledge and keep their skills freshened by continuing education throughout their professional lives
According to the California Dental Association, what is considered unethical for a dentist to do in regards to making statements in filed documents?
All of the above
According to the CDA Code of Ethics, when can a dentist accept a person as a patient after providing an expert opinion about them?
After the litigation or other proceeding involving that person has concluded
According to the text, what is considered unethical for a dentist to do?
Misrepresent policies espoused by organized dentistry
According to the text, when is it unethical for a dentist to publish comments on dental health subjects?
When the dentist does not have sufficient information to justify the comments
According to the text, what is the dentist's obligation regarding patient confidentiality?
To maintain patient confidentiality
According to the text, what does the phrase 'any additional advanced academic degrees earned in health service areas' refer to?
Degrees earned in dental health service areas
According to the text, what can a dentist speak out against?
Policies espoused by organized dentistry
According to the American College of Dentists’ Core Values, what is the foundation for informed consent and protecting patient confidentiality?
Autonomy
Which principle of ethics requires the dentist to seek the patient's good and minimize harm?
Beneficence
Which principle of ethics requires the dentist to behave with honor and decency?
Integrity
According to the California Dental Association, which principle requires dentists to actively support and promote the profession and its service to the public?
Professionalism
Which organization's Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct do members of the California Dental Association agree to abide by?
American Dental Association (ADA)
What principle forms the foundation for the responsibilities assumed by dentists as healthcare professionals?
Non-maleficence
What are the advisory opinions issued by the CDA Judicial Council meant to be?
Consultative in nature and aid in the resolution of specific ethical dilemmas
What is the purpose of the CDA Code of Ethics?
To guide the ethical practice of dentistry
According to the California Dental Association, when is it unethical for a dentist to use a trade name or an assumed name that is false or misleading?
When the dentist is using the name of a dentist who is no longer associated with the practice
According to the California Dental Association, what is the ethical impropriety of overbilling?
Deception and misrepresentation
According to the California Dental Association, what is the dentist's obligation when consulted in an emergency by a patient not of record?
To make reasonable arrangements for emergency care of that patient
According to the California Dental Association, what is the dentist's obligation in regards to consultation and referral?
To inform the patient of all available options
According to the California Dental Association, what is considered unethical for a dentist to do in regards to advertising or soliciting patients?
Compensating a representative of the press or media for professional publicity without disclosing such compensation
According to the California Dental Association, what does the phrase 'any additional advanced academic degrees earned in health service areas' refer to?
Degrees earned after a dentist graduates from dental or medical school
According to the text, what is the fundamental issue when evaluating subjective statements about the quality of dental services?
Whether the statements can be reasonably interpreted as implied statements of fact
According to the text, when can a dentist use volunteer position titles and association/component society connected experience in a commercial endeavor?
When the usage does not conflict with state law
According to the CDA Code of Ethics, what is the dentist's obligation in regards to continuing education?
A dentist must complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education every two years.
According to the CDA Code of Ethics, what is considered unethical for a dentist to do in regards to advertising or soliciting patients?
A dentist is allowed to advertise or solicit patients as long as it is done in a manner that is not false or misleading.
According to the CDA Code of Ethics, what is the dentist's obligation in regards to complying with state and federal laws?
A dentist must comply with all state and federal laws and regulations.
According to the CDA Code of Ethics, what is the dentist's obligation in regards to patient confidentiality?
A dentist has the obligation to maintain patient confidentiality.
According to the text, what is the dentist's obligation regarding informed consent?
To obtain informed consent prior to treatment
According to the text, what is considered unethical for a dentist to do in regards to patient abandonment?
To discontinue treatment without giving the patient adequate notice and the opportunity to obtain the services of another dentist
According to the text, what is the dentist's obligation regarding patient confidentiality?
To safeguard the confidentiality of patient records
According to the text, what is the dentist's obligation when considering the treatment of patients with a disability?
To determine if the patient needs the skills, knowledge, equipment or expertise of another practitioner, consult or refer if necessary, and to determine if the patient's health status would be significantly compromised by the provision of dental treatment
According to the text, when can a dentist accept a person as a patient after providing an expert opinion about them?
Once the litigation or other proceeding involving that person has concluded
According to the California Dental Association, what is considered unethical in regards to statements made in documents filed with dental associations?
Misrepresenting the dentist's views
According to the text, when is it unethical for a dentist to publish comments on dental health subjects?
When the dentist does not misrepresent the comments
According to the California Dental Association, what is considered unethical in regards to solicitation of patients?
Using volunteer position titles and association/component society connected experience in a commercial endeavor
According to the text, what must a dentist do if they compensate a representative of the press or media for professional publicity?
Provide evidence to support the compensation
According to the California Dental Association, which of the following is deemed unethical in regards to solicitation of children on school grounds?
Misrepresenting the dentist's views
Which characteristic of being an ethical dental professional forms the foundation for informed consent and protecting patient confidentiality?
Autonomy
What is the obligation of the dentist to seek the patient's good and minimize harm?
Beneficence
What is the characteristic of a caring, compassionate dentist that requires the ability to identify with the patient’s overall well-being?
Compassion
What is the principle that requires the dentist to behave with honor and decency?
Integrity
According to the CDA Code of Ethics, what is the dentist's obligation in regards to patient confidentiality?
A dentist has the obligation to safeguard the confidentiality of patient records.
According to the California Dental Association, what is considered unethical in regards to statements made in documents filed with dental associations?
Making false or misleading statements
According to the text, when can a dentist discontinue a course of treatment without giving the patient adequate notice and the opportunity to obtain the services of another dentist?
When the patient does not comply with the dentist's instructions
According to the California Dental Association, what is considered unethical for a dentist to do in regards to advertising or soliciting patients?
Offering discounts or promotions for dental services
According to the CDA Code of Ethics, what is the purpose of the advisory opinions issued by the CDA Judicial Council?
To aid in the resolution of specific ethical dilemmas
According to the California Dental Association, what is the foundation for informed consent and protecting patient confidentiality?
Public trust
According to the text, when can a dentist discontinue a course of treatment without giving the patient adequate notice and the opportunity to obtain the services of another dentist?
When the dentist is retiring
According to the CDA Code of Ethics, what is the dentist's obligation in regards to complying with state and federal laws?
To strictly comply with all state and federal laws
According to the California Dental Association, when can a dentist use volunteer position titles and association/component society connected experience in a commercial endeavor?
When it does not conflict with state law
According to the California Dental Association, what is considered unethical for a dentist to do in regards to advertising or soliciting patients?
Using a title or degree that is false or misleading
According to the text, what is the dentist's obligation when considering the treatment of patients with a disability?
To provide appropriate treatment and accommodations
According to the text, what must a dentist do if they compensate a representative of the press or media for professional publicity?
Make known the fact of such compensation in the publicity
According to the California Dental Association, what is the time limit for a dentist to continue using the name of a dentist no longer associated with the practice?
1 year
According to the California Dental Association, what is considered unethical in regards to billing practices?
All of the above
According to the California Dental Association, what is the dentist's obligation when consulted in an emergency by a patient not of record?
Recommend the patient to continue treatment with the original treating dentist
According to the text, when does a specialist or consulting dentist have the obligation to inform the patient of the need for further dental care?
When the treatment is complete
According to the text, when can a dentist accept a person as a patient after providing an expert opinion about them?
After the litigation or other proceeding involving that person has concluded
According to the text, when is it unethical for a dentist to publish comments on dental health subjects?
When the dentist does not have sufficient information to justify the comments
According to the text, what is the dentist's obligation when considering the treatment of patients with a disability?
To provide the same level of care as for patients without disabilities
According to the text, what is the ethical impropriety of overbilling?
Charging more than the usual and customary fees for dental services
According to the text, what is the dentist's obligation when consulted in an emergency by a patient not of record?
To provide treatment as necessary and obtain informed consent as soon as possible
According to the California Dental Association, what is considered unethical in regards to solicitation of patients?
Using false or misleading trade names or assumed names
According to the California Dental Association, when is it unethical for a dentist to engage in unprofessional conduct?
All of the above
According to the California Dental Association, what is the obligation of a dentist in regards to continuing education?
Dentists have the obligation to advance their knowledge and keep their skills freshened by continuing education throughout their professional lives
According to the California Dental Association, what is the dentist's obligation in regards to patient confidentiality?
Dentists have the obligation to respect and protect patient confidentiality
According to the California Dental Association, what is considered unethical for a dentist to do in regards to advertising or soliciting patients?
All of the above
True or false: Autonomy is the right of patients to determine what should be done with their own bodies.
True
True or false: Beneficence is the obligation to benefit others or to seek their good.
True
True or false: Compassion requires caring and the ability to identify with the patient’s overall well-being.
True
True or false: Veracity is often known as honesty or truth telling, and it is the bedrock of a trusting doctor-patient relationship.
True
True or false: The CDA Code of Ethics consists of values and behavioral principles that serve as guidelines for the ethical practice of dentistry.
True
True or false: Advisory opinions issued by the CDA Judicial Council are binding interpretations and become a part of the CDA Code of Ethics.
False
True or false: Dentists assume publicly-entrusted responsibilities founded on the principle of non-maleficence.
True
True or false: By following the Code of Ethics, dentists build public trust and maintain high ethical standards for the benefit of all.
True
True or false: According to the California Dental Association, it is ethical for a dentist to refuse to accept a patient into the practice based on their gender or sexual orientation?
False
True or false: Once a dentist has undertaken a course of treatment, they can discontinue that treatment without giving the patient notice or the opportunity to find another dentist.
False
True or false: Informed consent is only required when using a human subject for research, not for treatment purposes.
False
True or false: Dentists have the obligation to safeguard the confidentiality of patient records and provide any information beneficial for future treatment upon request.
True
True or false: It is unethical for a dentist to make a false statement in any document filed with the California Dental Association or the American Dental Association?
True
True or false: A dentist has the obligation to comply with all state and federal laws and regulations?
True
True or false: It is unethical for a dentist to advertise or solicit patients in a manner that is false or misleading?
True
True or false: Dentists have the obligation to advance their knowledge and keep their skills freshened by continuing education throughout their professional lives?
True
True or false: A dentist who compensates a representative of the press for professional publicity must disclose such compensation in the publicity.
True
True or false: Dentists may use titles and degrees earned in health service areas when promoting dental or other commercial endeavors.
True
True or false: Dentists may append the letters 'D.D.S.' and letter abbreviations representing degrees conferred upon them by recognized dental colleges or schools when indicating completion of a dental educational program.
True
True or false: Dentists may use volunteer position titles and association/component society connected experience in scientific papers and curriculum vitae not used for any commercial endeavor.
True
True or false: It is unethical for a dentist to use a trade name or an assumed name that is false or misleading in any material respect.
True
True or false: A dentist can continue to use the name of a dentist no longer actively associated with the practice for a period not to exceed one year.
True
True or false: A dentist has the obligation to submit any billing for services rendered or to be rendered in a manner which is not fraudulent, deceitful, or misleading.
True
True or false: A dentist who accepts a third party payment under a copayment plan as payment in full, without disclosing to the third party payer that the patient’s payment portion will not be collected, may be engaged in overbilling.
True
True or false: If a dentist accepts a request from an attorney to provide an expert opinion about a person who is not a patient of the dentist, the dentist can accept that person as a patient into his or her practice until the litigation or other proceeding involving that person has concluded.
False
True or false: A dentist has the right to speak out against any policies espoused by organized dentistry, even if the dentist misrepresents such policies.
False
True or false: A dentist has the right to make fair comments with respect to dental health subjects, including dentists and the quality of dental care delivered and costs related thereto, even if the dentist does not have sufficient information to justify the comments as true.
False
True or false: It is ethical for a dentist to represent his or her views as those of the dental society or as those of the majority of dentists in the community, even if those views are opposed to those of the society or the majority of dentists in the community.
False
True or false: According to the CDA Code of Ethics, a dentist is obligated to produce evidence upon which comments were based and establish that a reasonable dentist would be justified in believing the comment, if the dentist publishes or encourages the publication of comments on dental health subjects without sufficient information.
True
True or false: The burden is on the commenting dentist to produce evidence upon which comments were based and establish that a reasonable dentist would be justified in believing the comment, if the dentist publishes or encourages the publication of comments on dental health subjects without sufficient information.
True
True or false: The CDA Code of Ethics applies to the conduct of dentists in a dental office and between dental practitioners.
True
True or false: Dentists are not obligated to maintain patient confidentiality.
False
True or false: Advisory opinions issued by the CDA Judicial Council are binding interpretations and become a part of the CDA Code of Ethics.
False
True or false: Dentists have the obligation to safeguard the confidentiality of patient records and provide any information beneficial for future treatment upon request.
True
True or false: Autonomy is the right of patients to determine what should be done with their own bodies.
True
True or false: Veracity is often known as honesty or truth telling and is the bedrock of a trusting doctor-patient relationship.
True
True or false: Beneficence is the obligation to benefit others or to seek their good by minimizing harms and maximizing benefits for the patient.
True
True or false: Justice is often associated with fairness or giving to each his or her own due and is pervasive in dental practice.
True
True or false: According to the text, it is unethical for a dentist to refuse to accept a patient into the practice based on their gender or sexual orientation?
True
True or false: According to the text, a dentist has the obligation to obtain the fully informed consent of the patient or the patient’s legal guardian prior to treatment?
True
True or false: According to the text, it is unethical for a dentist to render substandard care?
True
True or false: According to the text, dentists have the obligation to safeguard the confidentiality of patient records?
True
True or false: A dentist who compensates a representative of the press for professional publicity must disclose the compensation in the publicity.
True
True or false: Dentists may use titles and degrees earned in health service areas when promoting dental or other commercial endeavors.
True
True or false: A dentist may use volunteer position titles and association/component society connected experience in a commercial endeavor without it being considered false or misleading.
False
True or false: It is unethical for a dentist to use a title or degree in connection with the promotion of any dental or other commercial endeavor when such usage is false or misleading.
True
True or false: It is unethical for a dentist to use a trade name that is false or misleading in any material respect.
True
True or false: A dentist can continue using the name of a dentist who is no longer associated with the practice for up to one year.
True
True or false: A dentist has the obligation to submit billing for services rendered in a manner that is not fraudulent, deceitful, or misleading.
True
True or false: A dentist who accepts a copayment payment plan as payment in full, without disclosing to the payer that the patient's payment portion will not be collected, may be engaged in overbilling.
True
True or false: It is unethical for a dentist to use a trade name or an assumed name that is false or misleading in any material respect.
True
True or false: It is ethical for a dentist to represent his or her views as those of the dental society or as those of the majority of dentists in the community, even if those views are opposed to those of the society or the majority of dentists in the community.
False
True or false: A dentist has the obligation to submit any billing for services rendered or to be rendered in a manner which is not fraudulent, deceitful, or misleading.
True
True or false: Dentists may use volunteer position titles and association/component society connected experience in scientific papers and curriculum vitae not used for any commercial endeavor.
True
True or false: A dentist can accept a person as a patient into their practice even if they have provided an expert opinion about that person in a litigation or other proceeding involving them.
False
True or false: A dentist has the right to speak out against policies espoused by organized dentistry, as long as they do not misrepresent such policies.
True
True or false: A dentist can publish comments on dental health subjects without having sufficient information that would justify a reasonable dentist to believe the comments to be true.
False
True or false: A dentist has the right to make fair comments with respect to dental health subjects, including dentists and the quality of dental care delivered and costs related thereto.
True
True or false: By following the Code of Ethics, dentists build public trust and maintain high ethical standards for the benefit of all.
True
True or false: Informed consent is only required when using a human subject for research, not for treatment purposes.
False
True or false: The CDA Code of Ethics pertains to conduct in a dental office and between dental practitioners?
True
True or false: The CDA Code of Ethics is legally binding and must be followed by all dentists?
False
True or false: The CDA Code of Ethics is based on the principle of non-maleficence?
True
True or false: It is unethical for a dentist to refuse to accept a patient into the practice based on their gender or race?
True
True or false: Once a dentist has started a course of treatment, they can discontinue it without giving the patient adequate notice and the opportunity to find another dentist?
False
True or false: Informed consent is only required when using a human subject for research, not for treatment purposes?
False
True or false: Dentists are obligated to maintain patient records in a manner consistent with the protection of the patient's welfare?
True
True or false: A dentist who engages in false or misleading advertising is in violation of the CDA Code of Ethics.
True
True or false: It is unethical for a dentist to solicit children on school grounds for the purpose of generating referrals or financial benefit.
True
True or false: A dentist has the obligation to comply with all state and federal laws and regulations.
True
True or false: Dentists have the obligation to advance their knowledge and keep their skills freshened by continuing education throughout their professional lives.
True
True or false: Autonomy is the right of patients to determine what should be done with their own bodies, and it forms the foundation for informed consent, protecting patient confidentiality, and upholding veracity.
True
True or false: Beneficence is the obligation to benefit others or to seek their good, and the dentist seeks to minimize harms and maximize benefits for the patient.
True
True or false: Compassion requires caring and the ability to identify with the patient’s overall well-being, and acts of kindness and a sympathetic ear for the patient are all qualities of a caring, compassionate dentist.
True
True or false: Tolerance to diversity requires dentists to recognize that cultural and ethnical differences may affect patient choices and treatment.
True
True or false: A dentist who compensates a representative of the press in return for professional publicity must disclose the compensation.
True
True or false: Dentists may use the degrees conferred upon them by diploma from recognized dental colleges or schools when promoting dental or other commercial endeavors.
True
True or false: Dentists can use volunteer position titles and association/component society connected experience in scientific papers and curriculum vitae, as long as it is not used for any commercial endeavor.
True
True or false: Dentists may append the letters 'D.D.S.' and letter abbreviations representing degrees conferred upon them by recognized dental colleges or schools when indicating successful completion of a dental educational program.
True
True or false: It is unethical for a dentist to use a trade name or an assumed name that is false or misleading in any material respect.
True
True or false: A dentist who accepts a third party payment under a copayment plan as payment in full, without disclosing to the third party payer that the patient’s payment portion will not be collected, may be engaged in overbilling.
True
True or false: A dentist has the obligation to make reasonable arrangements for the emergency care of his or her patients of record.
True
True or false: A dentist may provide expert testimony when that testimony is essential to a just and fair disposition of a judicial or administrative action.
True
True or false: A dentist has the right to speak out against any policies espoused by organized dentistry, even if they misrepresent such policies.
False
True or false: If a dentist accepts a request from an attorney to provide an expert opinion about a person who is not a patient of the dentist, the dentist can accept that person as a patient into his or her practice before the litigation or other proceeding involving that person has concluded.
False
True or false: A dentist has the right to make fair comments with respect to dental health subjects, including dentists and the quality of dental care delivered and costs related thereto, without having sufficient information to justify a reasonable dentist to believe the comments to be true.
False
Study Notes
CDA Code of Ethics
- The CDA Code of Ethics pertains to three main areas: dentist-patient relationships, dentist-dentist relationships, and dentist-society relationships.
Ethical Principles
- The ethical principles that dentists assume include non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, and veracity.
- Non-maleficence requires dentists to seek the patient's good and minimize harm.
- Beneficence requires dentists to behave with honor and decency.
- Justice is associated with fairness and balancing the distribution of benefits and burdens in dental practice.
- Veracity is the foundation for informed consent, protecting patient confidentiality, and upholding the truth.
Advisory Opinions
- Advisory opinions issued by the CDA Judicial Council are meant to provide guidance on ethical dilemmas and clarify Code provisions.
Patient Relationships
- A dentist can accept a person as a patient after providing an expert opinion about them, but must obtain informed consent and provide adequate notice and opportunity to obtain another dentist's services before discontinuing treatment.
- A dentist has a dual obligation to respect patients' autonomy and do what is best for them.
- A dentist must minimize harm and seek the patient's good.
- A dentist must obtain informed consent from patients and maintain confidentiality.
Professionalism
- A dentist must behave with honor and decency.
- A dentist must actively support and promote the profession and its service to the public.
- A dentist must comply with state and federal laws and requests from duly constituted committees or bodies.
- A dentist must continue their education and stay current with developments in the profession.
Advertising and Solicitation
- A dentist must not engage in false or misleading advertising or solicitation.
- A dentist must not solicit patients in person or by telephone, or use false or misleading trade names.
- A dentist must not engage in unethical billing practices, including overbilling.
Conflict Resolution
- A dentist must resolve conflicts in a fair and reasonable manner.
- A dentist must not abandon patients and must provide adequate notice before discontinuing treatment.
CDA Judicial Council
- The CDA Judicial Council issues advisory opinions to guide dentists on ethical dilemmas and clarify Code provisions.
- The CDA Judicial Council ensures that dentists comply with the Code of Ethics and takes disciplinary action when necessary.
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