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The ethical complexities of dual relationships in dentistry
E Donate-Bartfield1, D D'Angelo
1Marquette University School of Dentistry, USA. Evelyn.bartfield@marquette.edu
The Journal of the American College of Dentists
|August 15, 2000
Abstract:
Dual relationships hold the potential for conflict because each relationship involves expectations for behavior and these expectations may be inconsistent. Examples are provided in the dental situation involving romantic, social, financial, and familial second relationships. Care must be exercised by dentists not to abuse the power of their position.