JADA Ethical Moment articles: nonmaleficence
- If I learn the identity of a patient's new dentist, should I inform the dentist of the patient's health history, given that the patient has indicated he will not share this information in full? Nov 2012 Dr. Walter I. Chinoy
- What is the appropriate course of action when a member dentist reveals during a local dental society meeting that he may be engaging in unethical behavior? Oct 2012 Dr. Charlotte L. Senseny
- What are the ethical implications of using social coupons to expand my patient base? Sep 2012 Dr. Richard Rosato
- What are the ethical obligations of a dentist who suspects that his or her partner may be impaired by an addiction to pain medication? Jul 2012 Dr. Kevin A. Henner
- What ethical considerations are involved when a patient requests recommendations for a new general dentist from a specialist? Feb 2012 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What are the ethical ramifications and suggested guidelines when a dental office is confirmed as having an active bedbug infestation? Dec 2011 Dr. Kevin A. Henner
- What are my obligations when purchasing new technologies? Nov 2011 Dr. James W. Antoon
- Are advertisements that offer 'free second opinions' ethical? Oct 2011 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Are dentists losing their status as 'professionals'? Sep 2011 Dr. Jeffrey C. Esterburg
- Is it unethical to have a policy for Medicaid-enrolled patients that allows termination of the relationship when the patient does not show up or call? Jul 2011 Dr. L. Stephen Ortego
- Are there ethical considerations to keep in mind as a dentist approaches retirement? Jan 2011 Dr. W. Scott Waugh
- Is it ethical for a specialist to demonstrate surgical techniques to a general dentist untrained in the procedure so that the dentist can perform these procedures on his or her own? Dec 2010 Dr. Kent G. Palcanis
- What should I do about the use of unsubstantiated procedures by specialists to whom I refer patients? Oct 2010 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What ethical issues should general dentists consider when the state of the economy affects decisions regarding referral of patients to specialists? Sep 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What is the ethical course of action when a third-party payer denies coverage for a treatment I recommend simply because the treatment is not one of the plan's "evidence-based best practices"? Aug 2010 Dr. Marilyn S. Lantz
- What is my ethical responsibility toward patients who refuse to be treated with materials containing fluoride? Jul 2010 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- Can I refer patients to another dentist if the fee is capped and their insurance does not cover that procedure? May 2010 Dr. David H. McCarley
- How do I ethically handle a request for confidentiality by an elderly adult? Apr 2010 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- Is it ethical to claim full credit for an on-site continuing education course that the presenter shortens significantly? Jan 2010 Drs. Marilyn S. Lantz and Kent G. Palcanis
- Am I ethically bound to discuss amalgam restorations with my patients? Dec 2009 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- Is it ethically appropriate for an on-call dentist to provide more than palliative care for my patients while I am away from the office? Nov 2009 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Is it ever ethically appropriate to use the phrase "specializes in" when referring to a general practitioner? Oct 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What can be done regarding a new dentist who may be unjustly criticizing other dentists' treatments and competing for our patients? Sep 2009 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- How can I ethically handle referrals to a specialist with whom there are allegations of unethical behavior? Aug 2009 Dr. Judith M. Fisch
- I am caught between two specialists with conflicting opinions. How can I ethically assist my patient in deciding which option is best? Jul 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What ethical guidance is there for dismissing a patient from a practice? Jun 2009 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What are the ethical considerations surrounding a minor's request for confidentiality? Apr 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What should I do about dental assistants who are performing prophylaxes? Jan 2009 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- May I ethically discontinue treating an overanxious patient? Dec 2008 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- How do I justify my views on what I consider unnecessary treatment? Nov 2008 Dr. William G. Leffler
- What ethical considerations arise from acting as a mediator? Aug 2008 Dr. Terri S. Tiersky
- How can I ethically handle a patient's request for what I consider a substandard treatment option? Jul 2008 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What should I do when I suspect a patient may be abusing prescription drugs? May 2008 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Should I dismiss a patient who declines my treatment plan? Nov 2007 Dr. William G. Leffler
- Is it ethical for dentists to treat their own children? Oct 2007 Dr. Richard C. Black
- Is it ethical to tell a patient to sue a former dentist? Sep 2007 Dr. Beverly A. Largent
- Am I obligated to treat a patient whose need for emergency care stems from dental tourism? Jul 2007 Dr. Rick Asai and Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
- What are my ethical obligations when a treatment plan goes wrong? May 2007 Dr. Keith W. Dickey
- When is it proper to refer a patient receiving public aid to another dentist? Mar 2007 Dr. Beverly A. Largent
- What are my ethical responsibilities when I suspect an employee of substance abuse? Feb 2007 Dr. Keith Dickey
- How can I handle a rude patient? Dec 2005 Dr. Nicholas A. Fontana
- Is it ethical for a dentist to date a patient? Sep 2005 Dr. Lloyd George
- Extreme makeovers? Mar 2005 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
- Is it ethical to offer financial incentives to staff who convince patients to consent to treatment? Nov 2004 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
- What are my responsibilities to a patient who may have an eating disorder? May 2004 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
2.A. Education
- Are dentists losing their status as 'professionals'? Sep 2011 Dr. Jeffrey C. Esterburg
- What ethical issues should general dentists consider when the state of the economy affects decisions regarding referral of patients to specialists? Sep 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What is the ethical course of action when a third-party payer denies coverage for a treatment I recommend simply because the treatment is not one of the plan's "evidence-based best practices"? Aug 2010 Dr. Marilyn S. Lantz
- What is my ethical responsibility toward patients who refuse to be treated with materials containing fluoride? Jul 2010 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- Is it ethical to claim full credit for an on-site continuing education course that the presenter shortens significantly? Jan 2010 Drs. Marilyn S. Lantz and Kent G. Palcanis
- Am I ethically bound to discuss amalgam restorations with my patients? Dec 2009 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- How can I ethically handle a patient's request for what I consider a substandard treatment option? Jul 2008 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
2.B. Consultation and Referral
- Are advertisements that offer 'free second opinions' ethical? Oct 2011 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Are dentists losing their status as 'professionals'? Sep 2011 Dr. Jeffrey C. Esterburg
- Is it ethical for a specialist to demonstrate surgical techniques to a general dentist untrained in the procedure so that the dentist can perform these procedures on his or her own? Dec 2010 Dr. Kent G. Palcanis
- What ethical issues should general dentists consider when the state of the economy affects decisions regarding referral of patients to specialists? Sep 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Can I refer patients to another dentist if the fee is capped and their insurance does not cover that procedure? May 2010 Dr. David H. McCarley
- How do I ethically handle a request for confidentiality by an elderly adult? Apr 2010 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- Is it ethically appropriate for an on-call dentist to provide more than palliative care for my patients while I am away from the office? Nov 2009 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Is it ever ethically appropriate to use the phrase "specializes in" when referring to a general practitioner? Oct 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What can be done regarding a new dentist who may be unjustly criticizing other dentists' treatments and competing for our patients? Sept 2009 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- How can I ethically handle referrals to a specialist with whom there are allegations of unethical behavior? Aug 2009 Dr. Judith M. Fisch
- What are the ethical considerations surrounding a minor's request for confidentiality? Apr 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- May I ethically discontinue treating an overanxious patient? Dec 2008 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- What ethical considerations arise from acting as a mediator? Aug 2008 Dr. Terri S. Tiersky
- What should I do when I suspect a patient may be abusing prescription drugs? May 2008 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Is it ethical for dentists to treat their own children? Oct 2007 Dr. Richard C. Black
2.B.1. Second Opinions
- What ethical considerations are involved when a patient requests recommendations for a new general dentist from a specialist? Feb 2012 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- Are advertisements that offer 'free second opinions' ethical? Oct 2011 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What can be done regarding a new dentist who may be unjustly criticizing other dentists' treatments and competing for our patients? Sep 2009 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- I am caught between two specialists with conflicting opinions. How can I ethically assist my patient in deciding which option is best? Jul 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
2.C. Use of Auxiliary Personnel
- What are my obligations when purchasing new Technologies? Nov 2011 Dr. James W. Antoon
- What should I do about dental assistants who are performing prophylaxes? Jan 2009 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- What are my ethical responsibilities when I suspect an employee of substance abuse? Feb 2007 Dr. Keith Dickey
- Is it ethical to offer financial incentives to staff who convince patients to consent to treatment? Nov 2004 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
2.D. Personal Impairment
- What are the ethical obligations of a dentist who suspects that his or her partner may be impaired by an addiction to pain medication? Jul 2012 Dr. Kevin A. Henner
- What are my ethical responsibilities when I suspect an employee of substance abuse? Feb 2007 Dr. Keith Dickey
- Helping an impaired colleague? Mar 2005 Dr. James W. Antoon
2.D.1. Ability to Practice
- What are the ethical obligations of a dentist who suspects that his or her partner may be impaired by an addiction to pain medication? Jul 2012 Dr. Kevin A. Henner
- Are there ethical considerations to keep in mind as a dentist approaches retirement? Jan 2011 Dr. W. Scott Waugh
2.E. Postexposure, Bloodborne Pathogens
- What are the ethical ramifications and suggested guidelines when a dental office is confirmed as having an active bedbug infestation? Dec 2011 Dr. Kevin A. Henner
2.F. Patient Abandonment
- Are dentists losing their status as 'professionals'? Sep 2011 Dr. Jeffrey C. Esterburg
- Is it unethical to have a policy for Medicaid-enrolled patients that allows termination of the relationship when the patient does not show up or call? Jul 2011 Dr. L. Stephen Ortego
- What ethical guidance is there for dismissing a patient from a practice? Jun 2009 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- May I ethically discontinue treating an overanxious patient? Dec 2008 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- Is it ethical to tell a patient to sue a former dentist? Sep 2007 Dr. Beverly A. Largent
- Am I obligated to treat a patient whose need for emergency care stems from dental tourism? Jul 2007 Dr. Rick Asai and Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
- How can I handle a rude patient? Dec 2005 Dr. Nicholas A. Fontana
2.G. Personal Relationships with Patients
- Is it ethical for a dentist to date a patient? Sep 2005 Dr. Lloyd Georg