A north star for practicing after 2020 and beyond
2020 was unkind to everybody. The pandemic has placed restrictions on businesses, causing huge losses across the board. Much like the recession in the late […]
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Navigating difficult conversations: When sensitive topics come up, what do you do?
Opioids. Dental neglect. Anti-science claims. These are just some of the sensitive topics that may come up for a practicing dentist. When difficult situations arise, […]
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‘Friending’ patients: What are the potential ethical considerations?
Q: As caring, compassionate, and friendly practitioners, we naturally care and are curious about our patients and their lives. We certainly garner information on many […]
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Navigating ethical dilemmas as a new dentist
Is it ethical to date a patient? What are the ethical implications of using social coupons to expand my patient base? What should I […]
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Student Ethics Video Contest accepting entries now
The ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs is accepting entries for the 2017 Student Ethics Video Contest. The deadline to submit entries is […]
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Opioid primer: How to safely prescribe to patients
The abuse and misuse of opioid pain relievers has become an epidemic the government and medical professionals are paying close attention to. Since 1999, opioid […]
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