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Principles and Practices in Dental Ethics 6 Hours
This course will enhance a dental professional’s ability to navigate the complex ethical challenges that arise in modern dental practice. Ethical dilemmas, such as balancing patient autonomy with professional recommendations, managing financial pressures while ensuring patient welfare, and addressing disparities in access to care, are integral to the profession. Dental professionals can strengthen patient trust, foster professional integrity, and improve decision-making in difficult situations by developing a deeper understanding of core ethical principles—autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and veracity. This course also equips dental professionals to handle emerging issues, such as the ethical use of technology and data, with confidence and responsibility. Ultimately, participating in this program ensures that dentists uphold the highest standards of professionalism and care, benefiting both their practice and their patients.
This course will award 6 continuing education hours.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Understand the fundamental principles of dental ethics and their application in practice.
- Develop effective strategies for identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas in dentistry.
- Enhance patient communication to promote autonomy and informed decision-making.
- Recognize the ethical implications of emerging technologies in dental care.
- Foster a commitment to fairness, transparency, and professionalism in all aspects of dental practice.
- Cultivate leadership skills to advocate for and uphold ethical standards within the dental profession.
Board Approvals
National Approvals
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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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Florida Board of DentistryProvider number 50-204-3 -
Florida Board of Dentistry-Dental LaboratoryProvider number 50-204
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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: Dental professionals
- 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 [email protected].
- CEBroker Course ID: 1267988
- Credit Hours: 6
