2/22/17

Question 1

“We cater to cowards”

Answer 1

veractiy violation? (later he said it doesn’t seee to and that it is just cheesey)

Question 2

Ethical code, don’t solicit in a way that is false or misleading in any material respect

Answer 2

veracity

Question 3

Standard for determining the ethical propriety of promotional activity:

Answer 3

veracity

Question 4

context or the venue determines if ad is ethical?

Answer 4

content

Question 5

TF? You can be ethical and not professiona and vice versa.

Answer 5

F They are intrinsically related

Question 6

“Best dentist in the state” on billborad

Answer 6

YEs

Question 7

Representation of care:

Answer 7

Dentists shall not represent the care being rendered to their pts in a false or misleading manner, can’t claim to have unverifiable professional superiority or special abilities (except for specialists)

Question 8

TF? “Implants for $700” on billlborad. Ethical?

Answer 8

no. misleading, does not include all oher portions of teh procedures

Question 9

Representation of fees:

Answer 9

shall not represent the fees charged from care in a false or misleading manner”

Question 10

“Painless dentistry” billboard:

Answer 10

unethical (unless you changer your first name to painless), violates veracity

Question 11

Guarantees:

Answer 11

adverts that use guarantees is unethical bc is it is misleading

Question 12

Types of statements to be avoided:

Answer 12

intended or be likely to create an unjustified expectation about the result the dentist can achieve

Question 13

“The most modern dental care for the entire family:

Answer 13

Professional superiority claim

Question 14

“Enjoy the best dentures in town”:

Answer 14

Professional superiority

Question 15

Professional Announcement:

Answer 15

dentists should not misrepresent their training and competence in any way that would be false or misleading in any material respect

Question 16

Statements to be avoided:

Answer 16

1. contain a material misrepresentation of fact
   2/. omit a fact necessary to make the statement considered as a whole not materially misleading
2. be intended or be likelt ot create an unjustified expectation about the results the dentist can achieve
3. contain a material, objective representation, whether express or imlied, that the advertised services are superior in quality to those of other dentists, if the representation is not subject to reasonable substantiation

Question 17

“Exclusive providers of SureFit Denture”

Answer 17

Exclusivity violation

Question 18

“Guarenteed confidence in every smile:

Answer 18

No guarantees

Question 19

Ethical responsibility if you have seen vs heard that a fellow dentist is practicing under the influence:

Answer 19

firstand knowledge = must report to professional assistance committee of a dental society

Question 20

Personal impairment:

Answer 20

unethical to practice while abusing controlled substances, alcohol or other chemical agents which iimpair the ability to practice

Question 21

Obligation we have o colleagues who are addicts:

Answer 21

to urge them to seek tx

Question 22

TF? You must call the state if you see antoher dentist practce while under teh influence.

Answer 22

F

Question 23

If you were told that anotehr dentist was drinking while at work, what is your responsibility?

Answer 23

to urge that person to seek tx

Question 24

Justifiable criticism:

Answer 24

1. Dentists shall be obliged to report to the appropriate reviewing agency as determined by the local component or constituent socitey instances of gross or continual faulty treatement by other dentists
2. Pts should be informed of thier present OH status wo disparaging commentabout prio services. Dentistsissuing a public statement w respect to the profression shall have a reasonable basis to believe that the comments made are true

Question 25

TF? Yus are ALWAYS required to inform the pt of the current status of thier mouth.

Answer 25

T

Question 26

Issue w making a call on the fault of a prior dentist:

Answer 26

most cases it is impossible to accurately make that call

Question 27

Most important part of justifiable criticism:

Answer 27

wo disparaging comment about prior services

Question 28

Justafiable:

Answer 28

Dentists must tell truth about pts oral health, may involve consultation w others, to determine what circumstances and conditions the tx was performed

Question 29

"i don't know why dentist placed amalgam, I wish it were tooth colored.."

Answer 29

A difference of opinion as to preferred tx should not be communicated to the pt in a manner which would unjustily imply istreatment, advises agains unkowing or unjustifiable disparaging remarks about other dentists

Question 30

Top 4 responsibilities of the dentist:

Answer 30

1. Tell the pt the condition of the tooth 2, Refrain from making unfounded comments 3 Avoid unjustly criticizing the previous dentists tx approach, 4 Call the previous dentist for clarification

Question 31

When we can remove sound amalgam restos at the request of the pt when

Answer 31

pt allergy

Question 32

Principle broken if amalgams are removed bc dentist says they are toxic

Answer 32

veracity

Question 33

Unsubstantiated representation:

Answer 33

represents or performs procedures when such representations are not based upon accepted scientific knowledge or research

Question 34

Representation of care:

Answer 34

shall not represent the care being rendered in a false or misleading manner (can't promise something that isn't true)

Question 35

We can't::

Answer 35

offer to cure pt, agree to cure pt

Question 36

We can:

Answer 36

respect pts autonomy by treating him, protect ourself from looking like you agreeed with your pt

Question 37

If you decide to treat a pt that wasn't amalgams removed bc they believe they are making them sick:

Answer 37

100% honesty about the limitations of treatment, present risks, document all conversations