Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Experiment Videos

New technologies: quackery or fraud?

E Steven Duke1

  • 1Dental Services, Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple, Texas, USA.

Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|April 9, 2005
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A practical look at impression materials and techniques.

Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)·2005
Same author

Looking beyond materials for clinical success.

Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)·2005
Same author

Technology may significantly improve endodontic therapy.

Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)·2005
Same author

Taking the mystery out of CAD/CAM in dental practice.

Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)·2005
Same author

New technology directions in resin cements.

Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)·2003
Same author

The science and practice of dental adhesive systems.

Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)·2003
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

A few unethical dentists can erode public trust. Integrating new dental technologies cautiously and enhancing ethics education are key to maintaining professional integrity and patient confidence.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Ethics
  • Dental Technology Innovation

Background:

  • A small number of dentists engage in unethical practices, disproportionately impacting public trust.
  • The dental profession faces challenges in balancing innovation with ethical patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the impact of unethical dental practices on public trust.
  • To advocate for the responsible integration of new dental technologies.
  • To propose strategies for minimizing unethical conduct within dentistry.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of the influence of a few practitioners on professional reputation.
  • Conceptual framework for evaluating and integrating dental innovations.
  • Discussion of ethical education and peer influence strategies.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Unethical actions by a few dentists significantly damage the profession's public image.
  • New dental technologies offer benefits but require critical assessment before widespread adoption.
  • Enhanced ethics education and peer accountability can mitigate unethical practices.

Conclusions:

  • Responsible integration of dental innovations, coupled with robust ethics education, is crucial.
  • The profession must proactively manage technological advancements and ethical conduct.
  • Maintaining public trust requires a commitment to critical evaluation and ethical practice.