AGD Professionalism & Ethics in Dental Practice 5

Question 1

Which ethical model is most consistent with the ADA's view of the dentist-patient relationship?

Accepted Answer

Mutual participation model

Answer

The ADA endorses a mutual participation model in which the dentist and patient collaborate as partners, balancing professional expertise with patient autonomy.

Question 2

A social media post by a dental employee identifies a patient by name and shares clinical details. This most directly violates:

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules

Answer

Disclosing individually identifiable health information on social media without patient authorization is a direct HIPAA Privacy Rule violation.

Question 3

A dentist who sells cosmetic products in their office must ensure that:

Accepted Answer

Any claims made are truthful and the financial relationship is disclosed to patients

Answer

Veracity requires truthful product claims and disclosure of any financial interest; failure to disclose constitutes a conflict of interest and deceptive practice.

Question 4

A patient who is a minor requests orthodontic records without parental involvement. The dentist should:

Accepted Answer

Consult state law to determine if the minor qualifies as mature or emancipated before releasing records

Answer

State law governs minors' rights to their own records; emancipated or mature minors may have independent access rights, so legal requirements must be verified.

Question 5

Which factor most strongly elevates a dentist's ethical obligation to refer a patient to a specialist?

Accepted Answer

The procedure being outside the dentist's current competence

Answer

Competence is a core professional obligation; when a procedure exceeds a dentist's skill level, the duty to refer is directly tied to nonmaleficence and the patient's welfare.

(AGD) Academy of General Dentistry Certification Practice Test

(AGD) Academy of General Dentistry Certification Practice Test

AGD Professionalism & Ethics in Dental Practice 5