Ethics and Professional Responsibilities in Dentistry – 2 Hours

Description

The “Ethics and Professional Responsibilities in Dentistry” course offers dental professionals a comprehensive overview of the ethical principles foundational to their practice. It is aligned with the American Dental Association (ADA) Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct and covers essential ethical concepts pertinent to dentistry. The course details standards for professional conduct and offers strategies for managing ethical dilemmas encountered in practice. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to handle ethical issues confidently and uphold the integrity of the profession.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Interpret the principles of ethics and the code of professional conduct.
• Understand the definition of a profession and its relation to ethics in dentistry.
• Apply the principles of dental ethics to your everyday practice.
• Grasp the principles of ethical decision-making as they pertain to the code of professional conduct.
• Recognize the basic rights of patients, the ethics surrounding patient relations, the delegation of duties, and financial arrangements in dental practice.

Contact Hours: 2 (Two)  

Fee: $20 / Participant

Author: Dr. Thomas Karginis, DMD, General Dentist practicing for over 25 years. 

AGD PACE Subject Code: 555 – Dental Jurisprudence/Ethics (Practice Management) – Ethics and Professional Responsibilities in Dentistry

Teaching Method: An online, text-based self-study course with a post-test. This format is ideal for those who prefer independent learning at their own pace, without audio or video. Participants engage with written materials, creating a focused, distraction-free learning environment. The course also includes an assessment to evaluate understanding and retention. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass and receive a certificate of completion.

Course Completion Certificate: A Printable (PDF) Certificate By Email.

Target Audience: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants.

Provider/Author Disclosure: Biologix Solutions LLC has no commercial interest in any products or services discussed or shared in this educational activity or with the commercial supporter. No manufacturer or third party has had any input into course content development.

Biologix Solutions LLC – Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 4/20/2013 to 4/30/2029. Provider ID# 352738

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Biologix Solutions LLC is a nationally approved provider of online continuing education for all healthcare and on-healthcare professionals. Please visit https://blxtraining.com/accreditations/ for the full list of approvals.

AGD PACE / CE Broker Reporting: Within 24 Hours of Completion.

Fulfills Mandatory Requirements For: District of Columbia, Kansas.

District of Columbia: This course counts toward DC’s requirement to complete 3 hours (10% of continuing education hours) in topics designated as public health priorities.