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, ethics a branch of philosophy that deals with thinking about morality, moral problems, and
moral judgements
code of ethics recognizes 3 - professional and client
- professional and professional
- professional and society
importance of dental hygiene ethics provide the general standards of right and wrong that guide the behavior of the
members of the profession
the ADHA code of ethics assist dental hygienists in ethical consciousness, decision making, and practice
achieving high levels of:
the code describes the basic beliefs on: importance of oral health and role of dental hygienists in preventing and treating
oral diseases
each code contains, categories of standard of professional responsibilities
responsibilities within each category reflect themes; provides framework
codes of ethics serve as components of self-policing responsibility of a profession
accountability people's ability to answer for their actions
purposes of professional accountability: - evaluate new/existing professional practices
- maintain standards of care
- facilitate personal reflection/growth
- demonstrate qualities important to professional status
- increase awareness and/or sensitivity to ethical situations in practice
responsibility responsible for the study and application of the codes of the particular associations
in which memberships are held
code of ethics are available online for: - ADHA
- National Dental Hygienists' Association
- Canadian Dental Hygienists' Association
- International Federation of Dental Hygienists