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The ethics of roles.

Jos V M Welie1

  • 1Center for Health Policy and Ethics, USA. jwelie@creighton.edu

The Journal of the American College of Dentists
|February 24, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Faculty role modeling significantly influences dental students' professional behavior more than ethics courses alone. Examining faculty roles in ethical development is crucial for fostering moral conduct in dental professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Bioethics
  • Professionalism in Medicine

Background:

  • Distinguishing between ethical reasoning and moral behavior is fundamental in professional development.
  • Dental ethics courses aim to enhance students' critical reflection on ethical dilemmas.
  • Faculty influence is recognized as a key factor in shaping professional conduct.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate ethical reasoning from moral behavior in the context of dental education.
  • To evaluate the impact of faculty role modeling on dental students' professional behavior.
  • To explore the psycho-social, pedagogical, and meta-ethical dimensions of faculty roles in ethical training.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis differentiating ethical reasoning and moral behavior.
  • Examination of the pedagogical and psycho-social implications of faculty roles.
  • Case illustration of faculty assuming responsibility within the dental school community.

Main Results:

  • Ethics courses can improve students' ethical reflection but have limited impact on behavior.
  • Faculty role modeling is identified as the most potent factor influencing professional behavior.
  • Faculty engagement in ethical development is linked to their community membership and responsibilities.

Conclusions:

  • Faculty role modeling is paramount for cultivating moral behavior in dental students.
  • A comprehensive approach integrating faculty mentorship is essential for effective dental ethics education.
  • The responsibility of ethical development is intrinsically tied to faculty's role within the academic community.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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