Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Ethical Dilemmas II

Ethical Dilemmas II

Resolving an ethical dilemma in healthcare involves a systematic approach that considers every aspect of the issue, respecting both the patient's needs and values and the healthcare professional's ethical obligations. Here are potential steps to resolve an ethical dilemma:

Ethical Issues

Ethical Issues

Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical issues can lead to inadequate patient care, compromised therapeutic relationships, and moral distress among healthcare workers.
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:

Ethical Dilemmas I

Ethical Dilemmas I

Ethical dilemmas in nursing are of utmost importance, as they often arise from the tension between adhering to core ethical principles and the practical realities of healthcare delivery. These dilemmas require nurses to navigate complex situations where competing ethical considerations pull them in different directions.
Let us explore some examples to understand the potentially complex moral decisions nurses face.
Take the case of caring for minors, particularly in areas related to reproductive...

Ethical Standards II

Ethical Standards II

Ethical standards are the backbone of nursing practice, guiding nurses as they interact with patients, families, and colleagues. These standards are crucial for providing safe, empathetic care centered on the patient's needs.
Nurses are entrusted with upholding various ethical principles and standards. Nurses forge solid therapeutic relationships using trust, empathy, autonomy, confidentiality, and professional competence.
Confidentiality is crucial, embodying respect for individual privacy and...

Ethical Standards I

Ethical Standards I

The American Nurses Association (ANA) created and implemented the first nationally accepted Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. The Code of Ethics is a living document regularly updated by the ANA and establishes an ethical standard that is non-negotiable for nurses in all roles and settings.
The Code of Ethics provisions outline the nurse's duty to the patient, the healthcare team, the profession, and society. The Code's fundamental principles include advocacy,...

Teeth

Teeth

The formation of teeth, also known as odontogenesis, is a complex process that begins in utero, around the sixth week of embryonic development. There are three stages to this process: the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage.
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by

Same author

The Era of Personalized Dentistry Is Upon Us: It's Time to Include It in Dental Curricula.

Journal of dental education·2017

Same author

The ethics of charity: international perspective--an introduction to the issue.

The Journal of the American College of Dentists·2014

Same author

Sustainability and the principle of respect for community as a means of enhancing healthcare equality.

The Journal of the American College of Dentists·2014

Same author

Ethical reply to the new I-STOP law.

The New York state dental journal·2014

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 16, 2026

Effects of Mechanical Methods Used in Peri-implantitis Treatment on Implant Surface Decontamination and Roughness

Effects of Mechanical Methods Used in Peri-implantitis Treatment on Implant Surface Decontamination and Roughness

Published on: March 14, 2025

A systematic format for resolving ethical issues in clinical periodontics.

Alexander J Schloss¹

¹New York University College of Dentistry, USA. ajs9@nyu.edu

The Journal of the American College of Dentists

|November 30, 2012

Summary

Navigating ethical dilemmas in periodontics requires careful moral reasoning. An analytic framework helps resolve conflicts between ethical principles, ensuring patient-centered care.

More Related Videos

A Standardized Approach to Extra-Oral and Intra-Oral Digital Photography

A Standardized Approach to Extra-Oral and Intra-Oral Digital Photography

Published on: July 22, 2022

Pilot In Vitro Study to Assess Cleaning Ability and Effects of Different Decontamination Methods on Implant Surfaces

Pilot In Vitro Study to Assess Cleaning Ability and Effects of Different Decontamination Methods on Implant Surfaces

Published on: November 21, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 16, 2026

Effects of Mechanical Methods Used in Peri-implantitis Treatment on Implant Surface Decontamination and Roughness

Effects of Mechanical Methods Used in Peri-implantitis Treatment on Implant Surface Decontamination and Roughness

Published on: March 14, 2025

A Standardized Approach to Extra-Oral and Intra-Oral Digital Photography

A Standardized Approach to Extra-Oral and Intra-Oral Digital Photography

Published on: July 22, 2022

Pilot In Vitro Study to Assess Cleaning Ability and Effects of Different Decontamination Methods on Implant Surfaces

Pilot In Vitro Study to Assess Cleaning Ability and Effects of Different Decontamination Methods on Implant Surfaces

Published on: November 21, 2025

Area of Science:

Dentistry
Periodontics
Bioethics

Background:

Ethical dilemmas are frequent in dental and periodontal practice.
Conflicting ethical principles (autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, veracity) challenge clinicians.
The American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct provide a framework for ethical decision-making.

Observation:

A clinical case presented an ethical dilemma regarding periodontal surgery for a patient with an undiagnosed terminal prognosis.
The patient's unawareness of their metastatic prostate cancer created a conflict between veracity and beneficence.
Applying an analytic framework, adapted from medicine, was crucial for ethical resolution.

Findings:

The analytic framework facilitated a structured approach to the ethical dilemma.
Recommendations were developed for the periodontist to ethically manage the patient's periodontal condition.
The framework emphasized patient autonomy, respect for persons, and veracity.

Implications:

This approach provides a model for resolving complex ethical issues in periodontics.
It supports clinicians in applying moral reasoning when ethical principles conflict.
Upholding ethical standards ensures appropriate and patient-centered periodontal care.