Category Archives: Ethics

Is it ethical to date a patient?

Principle 2 of the ADA Code of Ethics relates to nonmaleficience – that is, do no harm.  Section 2G specifically states that dentists should avoid interpersonal relationships that could impair their professional judgment or risk the possibility of exploiting the confidence placed in them by a patient. So, while the Code does not specifically state that dating a… Read More »

Ethics, Dental Exams and Documents

In the December 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) a reader asks: A patient came to our office with a complaint of dental pain. He had not been to the office for two years for any type of examination or treatment. The patient brought along a form from his employer. He requested that… Read More »