description: In this text, the authors present a practical guide to contemporary ethical questions for the dental community at large. Starting with the dentist's fundamental professional obligation and central values, it examines the assumptions behind published codes and opinions. Topics and case studies include ethical advertising, competition and communication between dentists, the dentist's obligation versus personal risk, economic issues, conflicts of interest between patient and dentist, patients with impaired capacities, HIV/AIDS and aesthetic values.
language: English
title: Dental Ethics at Chairside: Professional Principles and Practical Applications
titlecomplete: Dental Ethics at Chairside: Professional Principles and Practical Applications
ratings_count: 8
publisher: Georgetown University Press