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Ethics For Dental Hygienists
This course will explore ethics in the field of dental hygiene. We will identify the principles outlined in The Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics created by the American Dental Association. The Code establishes concise standards of behavior to guide the public’s expectations of the profession and supports existing dental hygiene practice, laws, and regulations.
This course will award 2 continuing education hours.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Understand core ethical principles and their application in dental hygiene practice.
- Recognize and address common ethical dilemmas with professionalism and integrity.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold informed consent in all interactions.
- Foster trust and accountability by adhering to professional boundaries and ethical standards.
Board Approvals
National Approvals
Approval for this course applies only to the national boards listed below.
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Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) (PACE)Bayside Continuing Education and Development (Nationally or Locally) Approved by PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2026 Provider ID# 430829
State Approvals
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Dental Board of CaliforniaContinuing Education Provider (RP) Permit. Your RP Permit Number is 6251 has approved the application for the mandatory continuing education courses, California Dental Practice Act, Infection Control, and Responsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Schedule II Opioids. -
Florida Board of DentistryProvider number 50-204-3 -
Florida Board of Dentistry-Dental LaboratoryProvider number 50-204
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Florida Board of NursingProvider number NCE3508 -
Georgia Board of DentistryCE Provider approved by the American Dental Association and/or the National Dental Association and/or their constituent and component/branch associations
Information
- Relevance: This course is intended for dental hygienists.
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
- CEBroker Course ID: 1271400
- Credit Hours: 2
