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I have had enough!

Gordon J Christensen1

  • 1Practical Clinical Courses, 3707 North Canyon Road, Suite 3D, Provo, UT, USA 84604-4587, USA.

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry : Official Publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [Et Al.]
|October 27, 2004
PubMed
Summary

The practice of dentistry is facing an ethical decline, prioritizing profit over public service, honesty, and self-respect. Urgent improvements in professional ethics are needed across all dental fields.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Ethics
  • Professionalism in Dentistry

Background:

  • A significant decline in professional ethics within dentistry is observed.
  • The pursuit of financial gain has overshadowed core values like public service and honesty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key areas of ethical concern in contemporary dentistry.
  • To advocate for a return to ethical principles and professional integrity.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative review of ethical issues in dental practice.
  • Analysis of the current state of professional conduct in dentistry.

Main Results:

  • Numerous areas of major ethical concern have been identified.
  • The degeneration of ethics is evident and accelerating.

Conclusions:

  • Immediate improvements in professional ethics are necessary for dentists and related professionals.
  • Reinstating honesty and mutual respect is crucial for the profession's integrity.

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