Ethics & Professional Conduct

1.1 Why ethics in dentistry; 1.2 Definitions and core concepts; 1.3 Professional roles of a dentist

2.1 Four pillars of biomedical ethics; 2.2 Applying principles in basic dental scenarios; 2.3 Other key concepts

3.1 Professional standards documents (overview only); 3.2 Key duties from these codes (introductory); 3.3 Fitness to practise (student level intro)

4.1 Concept of consent; 4.2 Capacity and decision-making (basic); 4.3 Information disclosure; 4.4 Consent in teaching clinics

5.1 Concept of confidentiality; 5.2 Maintaining confidentiality in practice; 5.3 Limits of confidentiality (intro); 5.4 Data protection basics

6.1 Respectful, patient-centred care; 6.2 Professional boundaries (intro); 6.3 Truthfulness & communication

7.1 Working in a team; 7.2 Delegation & supervision (intro); 7.3 Respectful workplace behaviour

8.1 Academic honesty; 8.2 Integrity in clinical records & requirements; 8.3 Behaviour in assessments; 8.4 Use of patient material in assignments and social media

9.1 Patient safety as ethical duty; 9.2 Dealing with mistakes (intro); 9.3 Raising concerns / whistleblowing (student level)

10.1 Cultural competence; 10.2 Family and community roles; 10.3 Social determinants of oral health (intro)

11.1 Personal and professional identity online; 11.2 Inappropriate online behaviour; 11.3 Good practice online

12.1 Self-care as ethical duty; 12.2 Lifelong learning; 12.3 Professional identity formation

13.1 Dentist’s role in public health; 13.2 Ethical issues in screening & outreach; 13.3 Professional image of dentistry