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Teaching ethics in dentistry.

M J Bebeau

    Journal of Dental Education
    |April 1, 1985
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    This dental ethics curriculum helps students resolve professional challenges. Developed using a novel theoretical approach, it addresses a clear need for enhanced ethical reasoning in dental education.

    Area of Science:

    • Dental Education
    • Professional Ethics
    • Moral Development Theory

    Background:

    • Ethical dilemmas are prevalent in dentistry.
    • Existing dental curricula may not adequately prepare students for these challenges.
    • A novel theoretical approach to ethical development was explored for professional education.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a curriculum project aimed at improving dental students' ethical problem-solving skills.
    • To apply a new theoretical framework to dental ethics education.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum in enhancing ethical reasoning abilities.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a curriculum based on a theoretical approach to ethical development.
    • Development of tests to measure ethical reasoning abilities.
    Keywords:
    Analytical ApproachBioethics and Professional EthicsEmpirical ApproachUniversity of Minnesota School of Dentistry

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  • Creation of learning activities based on real-life ethical problems faced by dentists.
  • Establishment of a research program to link curriculum influence to clinical performance.

    • Main Results:

    • Student abilities and attitudes indicate a significant need for the developed curriculum.
    • The curriculum effectively promotes the targeted ethical reasoning abilities.
    • The materials have garnered interest from numerous dental schools nationwide.

    Conclusions:

    • The described curriculum is effective in enhancing dental students' ethical problem-solving skills.
    • The theoretical approach applied is suitable for professional ethics education.
    • The curriculum is a valuable resource for dental schools seeking to improve ethics training.