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Small ethics.

David W Chambers

    The Journal of the American College of Dentists
    |August 19, 2007
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study examines "near ethics" in dentistry, focusing on frequent, small lapses like shirking and free riding. Understanding opportunism helps curb these common ethical challenges.

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    Area of Science:

    • Professional Ethics
    • Dental Practice Management
    • Behavioral Economics

    Background:

    • Traditional ethics often overlooks minor, frequent ethical lapses in professional practice.
    • These "near ethics" issues, though small, can significantly impact professional conduct and patient trust.
    • The concept of opportunism provides a framework for analyzing these subtle ethical challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To apply the economic concept of opportunism to understand "near ethics" in dentistry.
    • To identify and discuss common small ethical lapses within dental practice.
    • To propose strategies for managing and mitigating opportunistic behaviors in dentistry.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review applying opportunism theory to professional ethics.

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  • Categorization of "near ethical" lapses in dentistry (e.g., shirking, free riding, moral hazard).
  • Analysis of conditions fostering opportunism, such as limited transactions and information asymmetry.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified specific "near ethical" behaviors in dentistry, including shirking, free riding, shrinkage, pressing, adverse selection, moral hazard, and risk shifting.
    • Highlighted that conditions like few transactions and unequal information access facilitate opportunism.
    • Acknowledged practical limits in fully understanding agreements and the costs of oversight.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing "near ethics" through the lens of opportunism is crucial for maintaining professional integrity in dentistry.
    • Understanding the drivers of opportunism is key to developing effective strategies for ethical conduct.
    • Four suggestions are proposed to manage and curb opportunistic behaviors within the dental profession.