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Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene

Learn the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to make ethical and legal decisions in dental hygiene practice

Kristin Minihan-Anderson (Author)

9780323761192

Paperback / softback, published 26 June 2023

232 pages
23.5 x 19 x 1.6 cm, 0.45 kg

Learn professional, practical ways to handle ethical and legal issues in dental practice! Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene, 4th Edition provides a solid foundation in ethical theory and laws relating to oral healthcare professionals, including ethical conduct and social responsibility. An ethical decision-making model helps you unpack and analyze ethical dilemmas, and case scenarios challenge you to apply concepts to the real world. Written by a team of experts led by educator Kristin Minihan-Anderson, this book helps Dental Hygiene students prepare for the NBDHE exam and also serves as an valuable reference for practitioners looking to continue their professional growth.

  • Dental hygiene-focused coverage
    • highlights need-to-know concepts and information on ethics and law.
  • Logical organization of content includes separate sections on ethics, law, and simulations and applications of both, building a solid foundation for practical application.
  • Concepts with real-world relevance make it easier to apply your knowledge to everyday situations.
  • Six-step decision-making model provides a framework with which to tackle ethical situations.
  • Chapters on legal concepts include information on risk management and state dental practice legislation.
  • Key terms are defined in each chapter and in the glossary.
  • Key vocabulary helps you understand complex content.
  • NEW! Updated illustrations visually support key content.
  • NEW! Updated case studies include realistic scenarios, helping students explore a wide range of situations and practice making sound ethical and legal decisions.
  • NEW! Updated testlets use short clinical scenarios to help students develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving, and prepare for the case-based component of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE).

Section I — Ethics

1. Ethics and Professionalism 2. Ethical Theory and Philosophy 3. Ethical Principles and Values 4. Social Responsibility 5. Codes of Ethics Appendix 5-1: American Dental Hygienists’ Association Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists 6. Ethical Decision Making in Dental Hygiene and Dentistry

Section II — Law

7. Society and the State Dental Practice Act 8. Dental Hygienist–Patient Relationship 9. Dental Hygienist–Dentist-Employer Relationship 10. Risk Management

Section III — Simulations and Applications Case Studies, Activities, and Testlets Appendix A: American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct

Bibliography and Suggested Readings

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Subject Areas: Dentistry [MMD]
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