ACOD Ethics Handbook for Dentists exam with complete solution
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Course
Dental Hygiene
Institution
Dental Hygiene
Is a participant in the field of dentistry the same as a professional?
No.
Define Professional
One who practices a LEARNED profession, i.e., one who has a special knowledge and skills used to benefit the public, regardless of personal gain.
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ACOD Ethics Handbook for Dentists
exam with complete solution
Is a participant in the field of dentistry the same as a professional? - ANSWER-
No.
Define Professional - ANSWER- One who practices a LEARNED profession, i.e.,
one who has a special knowledge and skills used to benefit the public, regardless
of personal gain.
What is the essence of every health profession? - ANSWER- Service above self
What is a dentist's primary obligation - ANSWER- to use their knowledge, skills,
and experience to improve the oral health of the public and to keep their
knowledge and skills current
A dentist is a well-trained and educated citizen and therefore as the obligation
to... - ANSWER- aid the community with their general problems and be willing to
donate some time for their solution
_________ and ________ in community affairs is an obligation and should not be
overlooked - ANSWER- Interest ; Leadership
A dentist should be willing to ___________, ___________, __________, and
___________ in the general health problems of the community. - ANSWER-
discuss ; advise; guide; aid
True or False: The health professions must actively participate in clinical and
basic research in order to provide new information. - ANSWER- True
Define Ethics. - ANSWER- The moral principles or virtues that govern the
character and conduct of an individual or a group
What two questions does ethics seek to answer? - ANSWER- 1. WHAT should we
do?
, 2. WHY should we do it?
What is the object of ethics? - ANSWER- to emphasize spirit (or intent) rather
than law.
Define Profession. - ANSWER- An occupational involving relatively long and
specialized preparation on the level of higher education and governed by a
special code of ethics.
What is the constructive aim of a profession? - ANSWER- The public good
What are the four key features of a profession? - ANSWER- 1. A profession must
possess an important and exclusive expertise
2. A profession must possess an internal and external structure
3. A profession's clients routinely grant its members extensive autonomy in
practice of the profession
4. Membership in a profession implies the acceptance by the member of a set of
norms of professional practice or professional obligations
What characteristics can dentists claim of professions and professionals for
themselves? - ANSWER- 1. distinctive experience
2. expertise
3. extensive autonomy in matters pertaining to dental practice
4. obligation to the larger community
What is a professional? - ANSWER- A member of a profession
...seriously...that's the answer
What are the four qualities have been attributed to those who practice a
profession? - ANSWER- 1. respect for human beings
2. competent
3. has integrity
4. primary concern is service, not prestige or profit
Professionalism extends ethics to include what? - ANSWER- conduct, aims, and
qualities that characterize a professional or a profession
What are the eight categories of professional obligations? - ANSWER- 1. Chief
client
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