Dental Ethics

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Wednesday, March 4^th, 2026 | 9am to 12pm
This is a livestream webinar.

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Instructor:
Catherine Sarkis, JD, MBA

Professor Sarkis teaches courses in Bioethics, Jurisprudence, Health Law, and Risk Management. She is President-elect of the American Society of Dental Ethics, serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of the American College of Dentists, and the ADEA Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues Section. She is a member of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics, and the Academy for Professionalism in Healthcare.

Overview

This three-hour continuing education course provides dental professionals with a comprehensive overview of ethical principles in dentistry and their application to everyday clinical practice. Both foundational principles and a hierarchical approach to ethical decision-making will be examined, and the core concepts of professionalism and dental ethics will be explored. The course will address common ethical issues faced in dentistry, with an emphasis on the importance of ethical reasoning, self-regulation, and adherence to professional codes as essential elements for fostering patient trust and ensuring high standards of care.

Course Objectives

• Identify the fundamental ethical principles and professional codes governing the practice of dentistry.
• Recognize common ethical issues that may arise in patient care, communication, and professional relationships.
• Apply ethical reasoning frameworks to analyze and resolve real-world scenarios in dental practice.
• Evaluate the relationship between ethics, professionalism, and patient trust in clinical care.
• Demonstrate strategies for maintaining ethical integrity and professional accountability in challenging situations.

Teaching Method

Lecture

Recommended for

General Dentists, specialists, dental auxiliaries

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