ADA Principles of Ethics & Code of
Professional Conduct Exam
The ADA Code is, in effect, what? - ANS-A written expression of the obligations arising
from the implied contract between the dental profession and society.
Three main components of ADA Code - ANS-1. Principle of Ethics
2. Code of Professional Conduct
3. Advisory Opinions
What are the Principles of Ethics? (as a whole) - ANS-Aspirational goals of the
profession. They provide guidance and offer justification for the Code of Professional
Conduct and the Advisory Opinions
Five fundamental Principles that form the foundation of the ADA code - ANS-1. Patient
autonomy
2. Nonmaleficence
3. Benficence
4. Justice
5. Veracity
True or False: The five fundamental principles can overlap each other. - ANS-True: As
well as compete with each other for priority
What is the Code of Professional Conduct? (as an expression) - ANS-Specific types of
conduct that are either required or prohibited. Its a product of the ADA's legislative
system
True or False: The Code of Professional Conduct is nonbinding on members of the
ADA. - ANS-False: it is binding and violations may result in disciplinary action
What are Advisory Opinions? (as a whole) - ANS-interpretations that apply to the Code
of Professional Conduct to specific fact situations.
True or False: The ADA Code is a set document with a complete articulation of all
ethical obligations. - ANS-False: The ADA code is an evolving document and by its very
nature cannot be a complete articulation of all ethical obligations
Are ethics and the law the same? - ANS-No. They are closely related but not the same.
, The ADA calls upon dentists to follow ______________ which have the benefit of
____________ as their primary goal. - ANS-high ethical standards ; the patient
What does patient autonomy mean? (term) - ANS-self-governance
What principle does the following statement apply to:
"This principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to treat the patient
according to the patient's desires, within the bounds of accepted treatment, and to
protect the patient's confidentiality." - ANS-patient autonomy
To which principle does the following statement apply:
"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." - ANS-
patient autonomy
What are the two Codes of Professional Conduct that apply to the principle Patient
Autonomy? - ANS-1. Patient Involvement
2. Patient Records
Under which Principle does the following Advisory Opinion apply:
Furnishing Copies of Records - ANS-Patient Autonomy
(C.P.O. - Patient Records)
Under which Principle does the following Advisory Opinion apply:
Confidentiality of Patient Records - ANS-Patient Autonomy
(C.P.O. - Patient Records)
Under which Principle does the following Code of Professional Conduct apply:
Professional Demeanor in the Workplace - ANS-Beneficence
Under which Principle does the following apply:
"Since dentists have an obligation to use their skills, knowledge, and experience for the
improvement of the dental health of the public and are encourage to be leaders in their
community, dentists shall conduct themselves in such a manner as to maintain or
elevate the esteem of the profession." - ANS-Beneficence
(CPO - Community Service)
Under which Principle does the following apply:
"All dentists have the dual obligation of making themselves a part of a professional
society and of observing its rules of ethics." - ANS-Beneficence
(CPO - Government of a Profession)
Under which Principle does the following apply:
Professional Conduct Exam
The ADA Code is, in effect, what? - ANS-A written expression of the obligations arising
from the implied contract between the dental profession and society.
Three main components of ADA Code - ANS-1. Principle of Ethics
2. Code of Professional Conduct
3. Advisory Opinions
What are the Principles of Ethics? (as a whole) - ANS-Aspirational goals of the
profession. They provide guidance and offer justification for the Code of Professional
Conduct and the Advisory Opinions
Five fundamental Principles that form the foundation of the ADA code - ANS-1. Patient
autonomy
2. Nonmaleficence
3. Benficence
4. Justice
5. Veracity
True or False: The five fundamental principles can overlap each other. - ANS-True: As
well as compete with each other for priority
What is the Code of Professional Conduct? (as an expression) - ANS-Specific types of
conduct that are either required or prohibited. Its a product of the ADA's legislative
system
True or False: The Code of Professional Conduct is nonbinding on members of the
ADA. - ANS-False: it is binding and violations may result in disciplinary action
What are Advisory Opinions? (as a whole) - ANS-interpretations that apply to the Code
of Professional Conduct to specific fact situations.
True or False: The ADA Code is a set document with a complete articulation of all
ethical obligations. - ANS-False: The ADA code is an evolving document and by its very
nature cannot be a complete articulation of all ethical obligations
Are ethics and the law the same? - ANS-No. They are closely related but not the same.
, The ADA calls upon dentists to follow ______________ which have the benefit of
____________ as their primary goal. - ANS-high ethical standards ; the patient
What does patient autonomy mean? (term) - ANS-self-governance
What principle does the following statement apply to:
"This principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to treat the patient
according to the patient's desires, within the bounds of accepted treatment, and to
protect the patient's confidentiality." - ANS-patient autonomy
To which principle does the following statement apply:
"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." - ANS-
patient autonomy
What are the two Codes of Professional Conduct that apply to the principle Patient
Autonomy? - ANS-1. Patient Involvement
2. Patient Records
Under which Principle does the following Advisory Opinion apply:
Furnishing Copies of Records - ANS-Patient Autonomy
(C.P.O. - Patient Records)
Under which Principle does the following Advisory Opinion apply:
Confidentiality of Patient Records - ANS-Patient Autonomy
(C.P.O. - Patient Records)
Under which Principle does the following Code of Professional Conduct apply:
Professional Demeanor in the Workplace - ANS-Beneficence
Under which Principle does the following apply:
"Since dentists have an obligation to use their skills, knowledge, and experience for the
improvement of the dental health of the public and are encourage to be leaders in their
community, dentists shall conduct themselves in such a manner as to maintain or
elevate the esteem of the profession." - ANS-Beneficence
(CPO - Community Service)
Under which Principle does the following apply:
"All dentists have the dual obligation of making themselves a part of a professional
society and of observing its rules of ethics." - ANS-Beneficence
(CPO - Government of a Profession)
Under which Principle does the following apply:
