Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene, 5th Edition

Section I: Ethics 1. Risk Management 2. Ethics and Professionalism 3. Ethical Theory and Philosophy 4. Ethical Principles and Values 5. Codes of Ethics 6. Ethical Decision Making in Dental Hygiene and Dentistry 7. Social Responsibility Section II: Law 8. Society and the State Dental Practice Act 9. Dental Hygienist–Patient Relationship 10. Dental Hygienist–Dentist-Employer Relationship Section III: Simulations and Applications Case Studies, Activities, and Testlets Cases for Study and Discussion Suggested Activities Testlets Answers to Testlet Questions Appendix A: American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct Bibliography and Suggested Readings Glossary Index

Kristin Minihan-Anderson, RDH, MSDH, Assistant Professor, Public Health Coordinator, Fones School of Dental Hygiene, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA