Dental Ethics & Law: Driving Best Practices in Patient Care

Exploring the ethical standards guiding the profession and outline the legal regulations influencing decision-making and patient care.

Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST | 2.5 CE Credits

Course Description

In today's evolving healthcare environment, dental hygienists face increasingly complex ethical dilemmas and legal challenges. This session will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate the relationship between ethical principles and legal frameworks in dental hygiene. We will thoroughly explore the ethical standards guiding the profession and outline the legal regulations influencing decision-making and patient care.

Through an immersive experience that includes real-world case studies, thought-provoking scenarios, and interactive discussions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of handling challenging situations with integrity. Clinicians will learn how to balance patient needs with professional and legal responsibilities by examining various ethical dilemmas.

SHAVONNE R. HEALY, MSDH, RDH | PRESENTER
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The session will also highlight the broader impact of high ethical standards and legal compliance on patient outcomes and a practice's overall quality and reputation. Participants will leave with strategies to improve decision-making and uphold the highest standards of care.

Whether managing daily patient interactions or larger organizational decisions, this session will empower you to deliver ethically sound and legally compliant care, boosting your confidence in navigating your practice's responsibilities.

Educational Objectives

  • Identify and explain four key ethical principles essential to dental hygiene practice.

  • Summarize the legal frameworks that govern dental hygiene.

  • Apply ethical decision-making processes to two common dilemmas in dental hygiene.

  • Review and implement strategies for upholding high ethical standards and legal compliance to enhance patient care outcomes.

  • Develop best practices for incorporating ethical and legal considerations into daily dental hygiene practice.