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D T Ozar

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At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed2001

A position paper: six lessons about managed care in dentistry.

The limitation of resources available for oral health care makes it inevitable that groups (such as third parties) would arise with a view toward conservation of these resources. Although the concept of adequate care has been generally operationally defined in dentistry, a confusion remains between adequate and best. Dentists may be under an ethical obligation to inform patients of all available treatment options (ranging from the adequate to the best) and to perform the selected treatment to the best of their ability, but they are not under an obligation to offer only the best alternative or to expect that society will make the resources available for that level of care.

Ethics, Dental↗
PubMed2000

Dental ethics as an intellectual discipline: taking the next step.

The development of ethics education in dental and dental hygiene schools is traced. In the early 1980s curricula were informal, often incorporated with jurisprudence or practice management courses, and there were few effective educational materials. Over the next decade formal guidelines for teaching ethics had been approved by the American Association of Dental Schools, several texts and journals featuring ethics columns had appeared and PEDNET, the Professional Ethics in Dentistry Network had been created. The next step is to develop a regular forum for publication of papers in ethics in dental care.

Dental Hygienists↗
PubMed1998

Conflicting values in oral health care.

It was demonstrated that a group of professionals representing diverse values with regard to oral health care can work effectively to identify pivotal issues and even reach consensus on ethical issues. Where consensus cannot be reached, it is still possible to make progress by clarifying positions. Consensus was reached on a statement regarding adequacy of care for patients whose insurance coverage is less than what the dentist considers appropriate.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗
PubMed1994

Whistleblowing in dentistry: what are the ethical issues?

What should you do when you see another dental professional's substandard work? What dental professionals are most likely to encounter whistleblowing dilemmas? Generic components of whistleblowing that apply to dentistry and factors to consider when choosing to report are discussed.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗
PubMed1985

Formal instruction in dental professional ethics.

Programs in professional ethics are still in their infancy in American dental schools. Enough has been learned, however, to know that formal instruction in dental professional ethics is essential to such a program and that arguments against this approach cannot withstand careful examination. We have developed a set of aims and a sense of the kinds of subject matter that will enable us to achieve these aims. We are beginning to identify the kinds of individuals and teams needed to teach these courses. We have learned that these courses will not succeed unless they are taken seriously by the dental school community and actively supported by the faculty. What is needed for the teaching of dental professional ethics has become clear. It is time to proceed in earnest.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗