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There are five fundamental principles that form the foundation of the ADA Code: patient autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice and veracity. Principles can overlap each other as well as compete with each other for priority.
The ADA Code has three main components: the Principles of Ethics, the Code of Professional Conduct and the Advisory Opinions. The Principles of Ethics are the aspirational goals of the profession. They provide guidance and offer justification for the Code of Professional Conduct and the Advisory Opinions.
The American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct (ADA Code) 2 is in 3 parts: (1) a Code of Professional Conduct, enforceable as a condition of ADA membership, with (2) advisory opinions that aid interpretation and (3) 5 Principles of Ethics.
The ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct Section on Beneficence.
SECTION 5 — Principle: Veracity ("truthfulness") The dentist has a duty to communicate truthfully. This principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to be honest and trustworthy in their dealings with people. Under this principle, the dentist's primary obligations include respecting the position of trust inherent in the ...
The ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct section on Justice.
By requiring in its Bylaws that the professional conduct of its members be governed by the ADA Code, the ADA promotes adherence to high ethical standards by all members of the dental profession.
The ADA Code of Ethics has three main components: The Principles of Ethics, the Code of Professional Conduct and the Advisory Opinions. Contents may also include: Amendment to ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct and Insert for the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct.
All members must protect and preserve the high standards of oral health care provided to the public by the profession. They must strive to improve the care delivered—through education, training, research, and, most of all, adherence to a stringent code of ethics, structured to meet the needs of the patient.
Under this principle, the dentist's primary obligations include involving patients in treatment decisions in a meaningful way, with due consideration being given to the patient's needs, desires and abilities, and safeguarding the patient's privacy.