Ethical Dilemmas in Dentistry: An Integrative Approach

About This Course

Explore the intersection of ethics and law in dental practice with ‘Ethical Dilemmas in Dentistry: An Integrative Approach.’ Learn ethical decision-making, legal obligations, and balancing principles in this comprehensive course.

Why Take This Course?

The course “Ethical Dilemmas in Dentistry: An Integrative Approach” addresses a common problem that dental professionals face, which is making ethical decisions in their practice while also following legal obligations. The course covers a range of topics such as ethical principles, patient confidentiality dilemmas, and legal obligations of dental practitioners. Through real-world case studies and practical role-play exercises, participants learn how to prioritize ethical considerations and implement an ethical decision-making model. The course provides a comprehensive framework for dental professionals to navigate ethical and legal dilemmas in their practice while fostering trust and integrity.

“Ethical Dilemmas in Dentistry: An Integrative Approach” is a comprehensive course that covers ethical principles, real-world case studies, legal obligations, patient consent and confidentiality, professional boundaries, decision-making models, and risk management. It is beneficial for dental practitioners who want to enhance their ethical decision-making skills and learn how to balance ethical considerations with legal obligations. Through this course, participants will gain practical insights and tools to foster trust and integrity in their dental practice.

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How This Course Supports GDC Enhanced Dental CPD

“Dental professionals have a duty to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. A primary qualification is only the first step in their education and development which should last throughout their professional life” General Dental Council

Learning Objectives	Anticipated Outcomes
1: By the end of this course, students will be able to analyze ethical dilemmas in dentistry, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of ethics and its application in dental practice.	1: Upon completion of the course, students are expected to demonstrate a heightened awareness of ethical considerations in dentistry, leading to an improved ability to navigate and address ethical dilemmas in their practice.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to navigate the legal framework in dentistry and understand the legal obligations of dental practitioners, particularly in relation to patient consent and confidentiality.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely contribute to creating a more ethical dental community, impacting the field by upholding professional standards and ethical conduct.
3: Students will demonstrate their ability to apply ethical principles in dental practice, including informed consent, maintaining professional boundaries, and addressing unprofessional conduct.	3: The course should lead to an enhanced understanding of the balancing act between patient autonomy, beneficence, and justice, enabling dental professionals to make ethical decisions that prioritize patient well-being.
4: By the final session, participants will have mastered the process of prioritizing ethical principles in dilemmas, considering autonomy, beneficence, and justice.	4: In the broader context, the course aims to contribute to the promotion of ethical practices in dentistry, fostering trust among patients, professionals, and the wider community.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to utilize an integrative approach to address ethical dilemmas in dentistry, incorporating ethical decision-making models, balancing ethics with legal obligations, and fostering trust and integrity in dental practice.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that students will exhibit a positive change in their ethical behavior, attitudes, and decision-making processes, effectively addressing ethical dilemmas and fostering an ethical culture within their dental practices.

Regulatory Standards

GDC	CQC
✅ A – Effective Communication ✅ B – Effective Management ✅ C – Maintenance in Field of Practice ✅ D – Maintenance in Patient Confidence	✅ Caring ✅ Effective ✅ Leadership ✅ Responsive ✅ Safe

🕐 60 minutes of Enhanced Dental CPD

Course Description

“Ethical Dilemmas in Dentistry: An Integrative Approach” is a comprehensive course that explores the intersection of ethics and law in dental practice. It begins by laying a foundation in dental ethics, introducing students to ethical principles, theories, and the concept of professionalism within the dentistry field. This is followed by real-world case studies that demonstrate ethical decision making in practice. The course then proceeds to discuss the legal framework in dentistry. It covers fundamental aspects of dental law, the role of the General Dental Council, legal obligations of dental practitioners, and issues concerning patient consent and confidentiality. It also analyses scenarios involving legal implications for malpractice. The focus of the course further expands to tackle ethical and legal issues in dental practice. Topics such as informed consent, patient confidentiality dilemmas, professional boundaries, and dealing with unprofessional conduct are explored. Practical role-play exercises also offer opportunities to practice ethical decision making. In the penultimate section, the course delves into balancing the principles of autonomy, beneficence, and justice. Participants will explore these principles in-depth and learn to prioritize them in ethical dilemmas through thought experiments. The course concludes with an integrative approach to addressing ethical dilemmas. Here, students are guided on how to implement an ethical decision-making model, balance ethical considerations with legal obligations, approach risk management ethically, and foster trust and integrity in dental practice. The course wraps up with summaries and key takeaways to reinforce learning.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of Ethical Dilemmas in Dentistry: An Integrative Approach covers the foundations of ethics and professionalism in dentistry, the legal framework, and ethical and legal issues in dental practice. It also addresses the principles of autonomy, beneficence, and justice, and provides an integrative approach to addressing ethical dilemmas in dental practice.

Section 2

Section 2 of this course covers the legal framework in dentistry, including understanding dental law, the role of the General Dental Council, legal obligations of dental practitioners, patient consent and confidentiality, and legal implications for malpractice. It also explores ethical and legal issues in dental practice, such as informed consent, patient confidentiality, maintaining professional boundaries, and dealing with unprofessional conduct. Additionally, this section delves into balancing autonomy, beneficence, and justice, and prioritizing ethical principles in dilemmas. It concludes with an integrative approach to addressing ethical dilemmas, including implementing an ethical decision-making model, balancing ethics with legal obligations, fostering trust and integrity in dental practice, and summarizing key takeaways.

Section 3

Section 3 of “Ethical Dilemmas in Dentistry: An Integrative Approach” covers ethical and legal issues in dental practice, including informed consent and disclosure, patient confidentiality, professional boundaries, and unprofessional conduct. It also explores the principles of autonomy, beneficence, and justice and how to prioritize ethical principles in dilemmas. The section concludes by discussing an integrative approach to addressing ethical dilemmas in dental practice.

Section 4

Section 4 of the course Ethical Dilemmas in Dentistry: An Integrative Approach focuses on balancing autonomy, beneficence, and justice. It includes an understanding of these principles, their analysis, and how to prioritize them in dilemmas. The section also includes a thought experiment on prioritizing ethical principles. Finally, it discusses how to address ethical dilemmas through an integrative approach, implementing an ethical decision-making model, balancing ethics with legal obligations, fostering trust and integrity in dental practice, and summarizing key takeaways.

Section 5

Section 5 of the course “Ethical Dilemmas in Dentistry: An Integrative Approach” covers addressing ethical dilemmas using an integrative approach. This includes implementing an ethical decision making model, balancing ethics with legal obligations, taking an ethical approach to risk management, and fostering trust and integrity in dental practice.

Course Reviews

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This course provided me with a deep understanding of the ethical and legal issues that arise in dental practice. The case studies were particularly helpful in demonstrating ethical decision making in action.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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I found this course to be an excellent resource for navigating the complex landscape of dental law and ethics. The role-play exercises were particularly effective in helping me practice ethical decision making in challenging scenarios.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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As a dental professional, I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of ethical and legal considerations in practice. The thought experiments in the final section were a great way to apply the principles learned throughout the course.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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