Professional Ethics & Communication Flashcards
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A dental ceramist receives a prescription requesting a shade that the ceramist believes will not match the patient's natural teeth. What is the most ethical course of action?
Answer: Contact the dentist to discuss the shade discrepancy before fabricating
Communicating with the prescribing dentist before fabrication prevents remakes and upholds professional responsibility.
Which document legally authorizes a dental laboratory to fabricate a prosthesis?
Answer: A written prescription from the licensed dentist
A written prescription from a licensed dentist is legally required for a dental laboratory to fabricate dental prostheses.
What ethical principle obligates a dental ceramist to act in the best interest of the patient's oral health outcomes?
Answer: Beneficence
Beneficence means acting in the patient's best interest, guiding ceramists to prioritize quality and accuracy.
A ceramist discovers a crack in a completed crown just before shipment. The dentist is pressuring for immediate delivery. What should the ceramist do?
Answer: Discard the restoration and notify the dentist of the delay
Shipping a defective restoration violates quality and ethical standards; the dentist must be informed so a replacement can be made.
When a dental laboratory maintains patient confidentiality, which regulation is it primarily complying with?
Answer: HIPAA Privacy Rule
HIPAA's Privacy Rule governs the protection of patient health information, which dental laboratories must follow as business associates.
A ceramist is asked by a friend who is a dental technician at another lab to share proprietary techniques developed at their current employer. What is the ethical response?
Answer: Decline, as sharing proprietary methods violates professional and employment ethics
Sharing a company's proprietary techniques without authorization is a breach of professional ethics and potentially a legal violation.
Which action best demonstrates the ethical principle of veracity in dental ceramistry?
Answer: Accurately reporting material composition and any fabrication errors to the dentist
Veracity means truthfulness; accurately disclosing material use and any errors exemplifies this principle.