Autonomy
State Dental Practice Act
Code of Conduct
Nonmaleficence
Confidentiality
Veracity
Board of Dentistry
Civil law
Justice
Ethics
Due care
Reciprocity
Benefience
General supervision
Direct supervision
Specifies legal requirements and gives regulations regarding licensure, continuing education, duties of auxiliaries and more.
Agreement between states that allows a dentist or hygienist licensed in one state to receive a license in another, usually without having to test.
Dentist has authorized a procedure to be performed and does not have to be present in the office.
Moral standards
Voluntary standards set by members of a profession
Treating people fairly
Right to privacy
To do no harm
Promotes well being
Freedom to think
Telling the truth
Agency responsible for interpreting, implementing, and enforcing state's practice act
Doctor must be present in the office and examine the patient before and after delegated treatment performed.
Proper and sufficient care or absence of neglect.
Crimes against an individual, with another individual instigating legal action