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Ethics for the Dental Professional
3 hours
Credits / Contact Hours
$45
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Course
Learn the moral, ethical, and legal implications of dental professionals' behavior in this course designed for dentists, hygienists, and assistants.
Course
Ethics for the Dental Professional
3.0 CE CreditsText
Learn the moral, ethical, and legal implications of dental professionals' behavior in this course designed for dentists, hygienists, and assistants.
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What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Understand what “ethics in dentistry” means
Comprehend “profession” as a term and its relationship to dentistry ethics
Understand the principles and elements that provide the foundation for ethical decision making
Articulate the differences between dental ethics and dental law
Comprehend the ethics of financial arrangements, the delegation of duties, managed care, patient relations and substance abuse in dentistry
Define ethics normative theories and implement them when the inevitable ethical issues arise in practice
Understand and apply dental ethics and its principles to your everyday
Course description
This course provides the information dental professionals including dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants need to understand the moral, ethical and legal effects of their behavior.
Course content
Introduction
Ethical Principles Definitions
Professionalism and the Ethical Dentist
Decision-Making Guided by Ethics
Ethical Dilemmas in Dentistry
Issues Between Dentists and their Patients
Issues in Dental Fees and Insurance
Issues with Colleagues and/or Employees
A sampling of Ethical Theories
Applying Ethical Theories to Everyday Situations
Ethics and the Law
Conclusion
References
Course Test
Course details
CE Broker ID20-762626
AGD Number386503 | Course Code: 555
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring
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Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Accreditations
AchieveCE. Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 09/01/2025 to 08/31/2029. Provider ID# 386503
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Ethics for the Dental Professional", provides 3 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Dentistry. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Dental Therapist, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary, Advanced Dental Assistant, Dentist, Dental Technician, Community Dental Health Coordinator, Dental Lab, Denturist, Registered Dental Assistant, General Dentist, Dental Assistant Radiographer, Dental Assistant. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:
Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC - Content Expert and Dentist Planner
Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer
Luke Porter – Content Reviewer
Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher
Requirements for Credit
To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 70% on the post-test, and submit the activity evaluation. The post-test has no time limit and may be taken as many times as needed.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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