Dental Law and Ethics Midterm
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When was the ADHA oath adopted? - CORRECT ANSWER-1979
What are the characteristics of a true profession? - CORRECT ANSWER-
1.Specialized body of knowledge of value to society
2. Intensive academic course of study
3. Standards of practice
4. External societal recognition
5. Code of Ethics
6. Organized association
7. Service Orientation
How is a layperson different from a professional? - CORRECT ANSWER-By a
specialized knowledge that is exclusive to a professional group
Know the 4 'true professions - CORRECT ANSWER-Medicine, Dentistry, Law,
Ministry
,Know the models of professionalism; compare and know their obligations. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Commercial: Dentistry is a COMMODITY; simple selling
& buying of services. Dental needs of pt. are not as important as what pt is willing
to pay. All DDS's in competition. NO OBLIGATIONS between Pt, DDS, other
DDS's or Community.
Guild:Dentistry IS ALL KNOWING. Resembles medieval guild where the
members of the group controlled all knowledge, skill & competency. It is
Paternalistic. OBLIGATION comes from DDS's membership in his/her chosen
profession.
Interactive:Pt & DDS are equals and have EQUAL MORAL STATUS roles in
dental decisions.OBLIGATION for care holds both parties as equals cuz neither
can achieve values without the other
What is the purpose of accreditation - CORRECT ANSWER-Developed to
protect the public welfare & provide evaluation standards for evaluation of
educational programs & schools.
What is the name of the accrediting body recognized by the US Dept of Education
for accrediting programs - CORRECT ANSWER-CODA Commission on Dental
Accreditation
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, Know the professional traits of a dental hygienist? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Honesty/IntegrityCaring/CompassionReliability & ResponsibilityMaturity & Self
analysisLoyaltyInterpersonal CommunicationRespect for othersRespect for self
What year was the scope of practice developed? - CORRECT ANSWER-1915
Know the difference between Piaget's and Kohlberg's view of cognitive
development. - CORRECT ANSWER-Piaget: 4 sequential STAGES 1)Amoral
2)Egocentric 3)Heteronomous 4)AutonomousKohlberg: Believes in BOTH
LEVEL & STAGES. Believes 'thought guides behavior' and in "level' of
reasoning.BOTH believe in male oriented Universal Justice, and that moral
development is sequential & dependent on an individual's level of cognitive
development.
Understand Gilligan's 'female ethic of care theory' and what is the principle
difference between her theory & the Piaget/Kohlberg theory? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Female and male moral reasoning are different cuz a female develops
responsibility based on "caring".Action/decision may be identical to male but basis
of being 'ethically required' is different.E.g., Suspected Child Abuse: Male would
feel 'duty' to report and move on.Female would feel duty to report is derived from
the relationships surrounding the child and the need to protect the interests of the
child. Gilligan believes complete moral development occurs in the context of both
male justice orientation and a female ethic of care. The principle difference is
Gilligan's female ethic of 'caring
Exam Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
When was the ADHA oath adopted? - CORRECT ANSWER-1979
What are the characteristics of a true profession? - CORRECT ANSWER-
1.Specialized body of knowledge of value to society
2. Intensive academic course of study
3. Standards of practice
4. External societal recognition
5. Code of Ethics
6. Organized association
7. Service Orientation
How is a layperson different from a professional? - CORRECT ANSWER-By a
specialized knowledge that is exclusive to a professional group
Know the 4 'true professions - CORRECT ANSWER-Medicine, Dentistry, Law,
Ministry
,Know the models of professionalism; compare and know their obligations. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Commercial: Dentistry is a COMMODITY; simple selling
& buying of services. Dental needs of pt. are not as important as what pt is willing
to pay. All DDS's in competition. NO OBLIGATIONS between Pt, DDS, other
DDS's or Community.
Guild:Dentistry IS ALL KNOWING. Resembles medieval guild where the
members of the group controlled all knowledge, skill & competency. It is
Paternalistic. OBLIGATION comes from DDS's membership in his/her chosen
profession.
Interactive:Pt & DDS are equals and have EQUAL MORAL STATUS roles in
dental decisions.OBLIGATION for care holds both parties as equals cuz neither
can achieve values without the other
What is the purpose of accreditation - CORRECT ANSWER-Developed to
protect the public welfare & provide evaluation standards for evaluation of
educational programs & schools.
What is the name of the accrediting body recognized by the US Dept of Education
for accrediting programs - CORRECT ANSWER-CODA Commission on Dental
Accreditation
COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, Know the professional traits of a dental hygienist? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Honesty/IntegrityCaring/CompassionReliability & ResponsibilityMaturity & Self
analysisLoyaltyInterpersonal CommunicationRespect for othersRespect for self
What year was the scope of practice developed? - CORRECT ANSWER-1915
Know the difference between Piaget's and Kohlberg's view of cognitive
development. - CORRECT ANSWER-Piaget: 4 sequential STAGES 1)Amoral
2)Egocentric 3)Heteronomous 4)AutonomousKohlberg: Believes in BOTH
LEVEL & STAGES. Believes 'thought guides behavior' and in "level' of
reasoning.BOTH believe in male oriented Universal Justice, and that moral
development is sequential & dependent on an individual's level of cognitive
development.
Understand Gilligan's 'female ethic of care theory' and what is the principle
difference between her theory & the Piaget/Kohlberg theory? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Female and male moral reasoning are different cuz a female develops
responsibility based on "caring".Action/decision may be identical to male but basis
of being 'ethically required' is different.E.g., Suspected Child Abuse: Male would
feel 'duty' to report and move on.Female would feel duty to report is derived from
the relationships surrounding the child and the need to protect the interests of the
child. Gilligan believes complete moral development occurs in the context of both
male justice orientation and a female ethic of care. The principle difference is
Gilligan's female ethic of 'caring
