JADA Ethical Moment articles: veracity
- How do you manage the treatment of a minor whose parent refuses a reasonable treatment plan? Feb 2013 Dr. Darryll L. Beard
- What is the appropriate course of action when a member dentist reveals during a local dental society meeting that he may be engaging in unethical behavior? Oct 2012 Dr. Charlotte L. Senseny
- What are the ethical implications of using social coupons to expand my patient base? Sep 2012 Dr. Richard Rosato
- What are the ethical obligations of a dentist who suspects that his or her partner may be impaired by an addiction to pain medication? Jul 2012 Dr. Kevin A. Henner
- What are the ethical ramifications and suggested guidelines when a dental office is confirmed as having an active bedbug infestation? Dec 2011 Dr. Kevin A. Henner
- What are my obligations when purchasing new technologies? Nov 2011 Dr. James W. Antoon
- Are advertisements that offer 'free second opinions' ethical? Oct 2011 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Are dentists losing their status as 'professionals'? Sep 2011 Dr. Jeffrey C. Esterburg
- Is it unethical to have a policy for Medicaid-enrolled patients that allows termination of the relationship when the patient does not show up or call? Jul 2011 Dr. L. Stephen Ortego
- What is my ethical responsibility when my employer authorizes treatments that I believe are unnecessary? Jun 2011 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- How do I deal with what I perceive to be overtreatment by another dentist when his or her patients come to me to discuss their proposed treatment plans? Apr 2011 Dr. Kent Palcanis
- What are the ethical issues regarding the use of honorary degrees and other nonacademic designations? Feb 2011 Dr. Carl L. Sebelius, Jr.
- Are there ethical considerations to keep in mind as a dentist approaches retirement? Jan 2011 Dr. W. Scott Waugh
- Is it ethical for a specialist to demonstrate surgical techniques to a general dentist untrained in the procedure so that the dentist can perform these procedures on his or her own? Dec 2010 Dr. Kent G. Palcanis
- What should I do about the use of unsubstantiated procedures by specialists to whom I refer patients? Oct 2010 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What is my ethical responsibility toward patients who refuse to be treated with materials containing fluoride? Jul 2010 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- What ethical responsibilities do I have with regard to radiographs for my patients? Jun 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What are the ethical issues to consider in the design of my website? Mar 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Is it ethical to claim full credit for an on-site continuing education course that the presenter shortens significantly? Jan 2010 Drs. Marilyn S. Lantz and Kent G. Palcanis
- Am I ethically bound to discuss amalgam restorations with my patients? Dec 2009 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- Is it ever ethically appropriate to use the phrase "specializes in" when referring to a general practitioner? Oct 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- I am caught between two specialists with conflicting opinions. How can I ethically assist my patient in deciding which option is best? Jul 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- Can I ethically provide my neighbor with an informal second opinion? May 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What are the ethical issues I should consider when contemplating exclusive territory agreements? Feb 2009 Dr. Harvey S. Nisselson
- What should I do about dental assistants who are performing prophylaxes? Jan 2009 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- May I ethically discontinue treating an overanxious patient? Dec 2008 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- How do I justify my views on what I consider unnecessary treatment? Nov 2008 Dr. William G. Leffler
- What should I keep in mind when naming and marketing a practice? Oct 2008 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What ethical considerations arise from acting as a mediator? Aug 2008 Dr. Terri S. Tiersky
- What ethical considerations are involved in offering introductory discounts to attract new patients? Jun 2008 Dr. Harvey S. Nisselson
- What are the ethical issues to consider when deciding whether to treat my staff? Apr 2008 Dr. Rand T. Mattson
- What ethical issues should a dentist consider when providing expert testimony in a judicial or administrative action? Mar 2008 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
- Before I release patient records to another dentist, should I tell the patient about state board actions against that dentist? Aug 2007 Dr. Carol M. Wolff
- Is it ethical to have more than one fee schedule? Isn't that a form of overbilling? Jun 2007 Dr. Rickland G. Asai
- What are my ethical obligations in managing a previous dentist's failed treatment? Apr 2007 Dr. James W. Antoon
- What are my ethical obligations in enhancing my practice through marketing? Jan 2007 Dr. Rickland G. Asai
- What are my responsibilities when advertising on the Internet? Dec 2006 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones
- Is it ethical to report an insurance claim on the preparation date for a crown? Nov 2006 Dr. James F. Smith
- Is it ethical to tell a patient to sue a former dentist? Sep 2007 Dr. Beverly A. Largent
- What are my responsibilities when advertising on the Internet? Dec 2006 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones
- Is it ethical to report an insurance claim on the preparation date for a crown? Nov 2006 Dr. James F. Smith
- Should a dentist disclose that he is paying for the publication of his newspaper column? Sep 2006 Dr. Nicholas A. Fontana
- May I promote a 'best dentist' listing I received? Aug 2006 Dr. Rickland G. Asai
- May I market and sell dental devices? Jun 2006 Dr. Rickland G. Asai
- May I list my non-health degree in advertisements? May 2006 Dr. James W. Antoon
- What may I advertise after completing courses that I have taken to expand my practice and patient treatment? Apr 2006 Dr. Dennis J. Charlton
- Extreme makeovers? Mar 2005 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
- Is it ethical to offer financial incentives to staff who convince patients to consent to treatment? Nov 2004 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
- May I advertise using the name of the retiring dentist whose practice I purchased? May 2004 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
5.A. Representation of Care
- What is the appropriate course of action when a member dentist reveals during a local dental society meeting that he may be engaging in unethical behavior? Oct 2012 Dr. Charlotte L. Senseny
- What are my obligations when purchasing new technologies? Nov 2011 Dr. James W. Antoon
- What ethical responsibilities do I have with regard to radiographs for my patients? Jun 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Is it ever ethically appropriate to use the phrase "specializes in" when referring to a general practitioner? Oct 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What should I do about dental assistants who are performing prophylaxes? Jan 2009 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- What are the ethical issues to consider when deciding whether to treat my staff? Apr 2008 Dr. Rand T. Mattson
5.A.1. Dental Amalgam and Other Restorative Materials
- What is my ethical responsibility toward patients who refuse to be treated with materials containing fluoride? Jul 2010 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
- Am I ethically bound to discuss amalgam restorations with my patients? Dec 2009 Dr. Thomas W. Gamba
5.A.2. Unsubstantiated Representations
- What are my obligations when purchasing new technologies? Nov 2011 Dr. James W. Antoon
- What are the ethical issues I need to consider when developing marketing strategies for my practice? Aug 2011 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- How do I deal with what I perceive to be overtreatment by another dentist when his or her patients come to me to discuss their proposed treatment plans? Apr 2011 Dr. Kent Palcanis
- Is it ethical to tell a patient to sue a former dentist? Sep 2007 Dr. Beverly A. Largent
5.B. Representation of Fees
- What are the ethical implications of using social coupons to expand my patient base? Sep 2012 Dr. Richard Rosato
- What are my obligations when purchasing new technologies? Nov 2011 Dr. James W. Antoon
5.B.1. Waiver of Copayment
- What are the ethical implications of using social coupons to expand my patient base? Sep 2012 Dr. Richard Rosato
- How can I manage my patient's oral care when her insurance will not provide coverage for the necessary treatments? Jan 2012 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What are the ethical issues I need to consider when developing marketing strategies for my practice? Aug 2011 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What are the ethical issues to consider when deciding whether to treat my staff? Apr 2008 Dr. Rand T. Mattson
5.B.2. Overbilling
- What are the ethical issues to consider when deciding whether to treat my staff? Apr 2008 Dr. Rand T. Mattson
- Is it ethical to have more than one fee schedule? Isn't that a form of overbilling? Jun 2007 Dr. Rickland G. Asai
5.B.3. Fee Differential
- Is it ethical to have more than one fee schedule? Isn't that a form of overbilling? Jun 2007 Dr. Rickland G. Asai
5.B.4. Treatment Dates
- Is it ethical to report an insurance claim on the preparation date for a crown? Nov 2006 Dr. James F. Smith
5.B.5. Dental Procedures
- What is the appropriate course of action when a member dentist reveals during a local dental society meeting that he may be engaging in unethical behavior? Oct 2012 Dr. Charlotte L. Senseny
- How can I manage my patient's oral care when her insurance will not provide coverage for the necessary treatments? Jan 2012 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Can I ethically provide my neighbor with an informal second opinion? May 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
5.B.6. Unnecessary Services
- What is the appropriate course of action when a member dentist reveals during a local dental society meeting that he may be engaging in unethical behavior? Oct 2012 Dr. Charlotte L. Senseny
- What are the ethical implications of using social coupons to expand my patient base? Sep 2012 Dr. Richard Rosato
- Who is responsible ethically for patient care in a corporate dental practice in which I am an employee dentist? Apr 2012 Dr. David H. McCarley
- How can I manage my patient's oral care when her insurance will not provide coverage for the necessary treatments? Jan 2012 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Are advertisements that offer 'free second opinions' ethical? Oct 2011 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What is my ethical responsibility when my employer authorizes treatments that I believe are unnecessary? Jun 2011 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- How do I deal with what I perceive to be overtreatment by another dentist when his or her patients come to me to discuss their proposed treatment plans? Apr 2011 Dr. Kent Palcanis
- How do I justify my views on what I consider unnecessary treatment? Nov 2008 Dr. William G. Leffler
- What are the ethical issues to consider when deciding whether to treat my staff? April 2008 Dr. Rand T. Mattson
5.C. Disclosure of Conflict of Interest
- What are my obligations when purchasing new technologies? Nov 2011 Dr. James W. Antoon
5.D. Devices and Therapeutic Methods
- What are the ethical issues I should consider when contemplating exclusive territory agreements? Feb 2009 Dr. Harvey S. Nisselson
- May I market and sell dental devices? Jun 2006 Dr. Rickland G. Asai
5.D.1. Reporting Adverse Reactions
5.D.2. Marketing or Sale of Products or Procedures
- What are my obligations when purchasing new technologies? Nov 2011 Dr. James W. Antoon
- What are the ethical issues I should consider when contemplating exclusive territory agreements? Feb 2009 Dr. Harvey S. Nisselson
- What are the ethical issues to consider when deciding whether to treat my staff? Apr 2008 Dr. Rand T. Mattson
- Is it ethical to offer financial incentives to staff who convince patients to consent to treatment? Nov 2004 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
5.E. Professional Announcement
- What are the ethical issues to consider in the design of my website? Mar 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Is it ethical to claim full credit for an on-site continuing education course that the presenter shortens significantly? Jan 2010 Drs. Marilyn S. Lantz and Kent G. Palcanis
- Is it ever ethically appropriate to use the phrase "specializes in" when referring to a general practitioner? Oct 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What should I keep in mind when naming and marketing a practice? Oct 2008 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
5.F. Advertising
- Are advertisements that offer 'free second opinions' ethical? Oct 2011 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What are the ethical issues regarding the use of honorary degrees and other nonacademic designations? Feb 2011 Dr. Carl L. Sebelius, Jr.
- What are the ethical issues to consider in the design of my website? Mar 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What ethical considerations are involved in offering introductory discounts to attract new patients? Jun 2008 Dr. H. Nisselson
- What are my ethical obligations in enhancing my practice through marketing? Jan 2007 Dr. Rickland G. Asai
- What are my responsibilities when advertising on the Internet? Dec 2006 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones/
- Should a dentist disclose that he is paying for the publication of his newspaper column? Sep 2006 Dr. Nicholas A. Fontana
- May I promote a 'best dentist' listing I received? Aug 2006 Dr. Rickland G. Asai
- What may I advertise after completing courses that I have taken to expand my practice and patient treatment? Apr 2006 Dr. Dennis J. Charlton
- May I advertise using the name of the retiring dentist whose practice I purchased? May 2004 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
5.F.1. Published Communications
- Should a dentist disclose that he is paying for the publication of his newspaper column? Sep 2006 Dr. Nicholas A. Fontana
5.F.2. Examples of "False or Misleading"
- What are the ethical issues regarding the use of honorary degrees and other nonacademic designations? Feb 2011 Dr. Carl L. Sebelius, Jr.
- What are the ethical issues to consider in the design of my website? Mar 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What are my ethical obligations in enhancing my practice through marketing? Jan 2007 Dr. Rickland G. Asai
- What are my responsibilities when advertising on the Internet? Dec 2006 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones
- Should a dentist disclose that he is paying for the publication of his newspaper column? Sep 2006 Dr. Nicholas A. Fontana
- May I promote a 'best dentist' listing I received? Aug 2006 Dr. Rickland G. Asai
5.F.3. Unearned, Nonhealth Degrees
- What are the ethical issues regarding the use of honorary degrees and other nonacademic designations? Feb 2011 Dr. Carl L. Sebelius, Jr.
- What are the ethical issues to consider in the design of my website? Mar 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What should I keep in mind when naming and marketing a practice? Oct 2008 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- May I list my non-health degree in advertisements? May 2006 Dr. James W. Antoon
5.F.4. Referral Services
- What are the ethical issues I need to consider when developing marketing strategies for my practice? Aug 2011 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What are my ethical obligations in enhancing my practice through marketing? Jan 2007 Dr. Rickland G. Asai
5.F.5. Infectious Disease Test Results
5.G. Name of Practice
- What should I keep in mind when naming and marketing a practice? Oct 2008 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- May I advertise using the name of the retiring dentist whose practice I purchased? May 2004 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
5.G.1. Dentist Leaving Practice
- Are there ethical considerations to keep in mind as a dentist approaches retirement? Jan 2011 Dr. W. Scott Waugh
- What should I keep in mind when naming and marketing a practice? Oct 2008 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What are my ethical obligations to patients when a former employee sets up shop close to my practice? Nov 2004 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
- May I advertise using the name of the retiring dentist whose practice I purchased? May 2004 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones Jr.
5.H. Announcement of Specialization and Limitation of Practice
- Is it ever ethically appropriate to use the phrase "specializes in" when referring to a general practitioner? Oct 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
General Standards
- What may I advertise after completing courses that I have taken to expand my practice and patient treatment? Apr 2006 Dr. Dennis J. Charlton
5.H.1. Dual Degreed Dentists
5.H.2. Specialist Announcement of Credentials in Non-Specialty Interest Areas
5.I. General Practitioner Announcement of Services
- What are the ethical issues to consider in the design of my website? Mar 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- Is it ever ethically appropriate to use the phrase "specializes in" when referring to a general practitioner? Oct 2009 Dr. Patrick J. Foy
- What should I keep in mind when naming and marketing a practice? Oct 2008 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What are my responsibilities when advertising on the Internet? Dec 2006 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones
- What may I advertise after completing courses that I have taken to expand my practice and patient treatment? Apr 2006 Dr. Dennis J. Charlton
5.I.1. General Practitioner Announcement of Credentials In Non-Specialty Interest Areas
- What are the ethical issues to consider in the design of my website? Mar 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What should I keep in mind when naming and marketing a practice? Oct 2008 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What are my responsibilities when advertising on the Internet? Dec 2006 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones
- What may I advertise after completing courses that I have taken to expand my practice and patient treatment? Apr 2006 Dr. Dennis J. Charlton
5.I.2. Credentials in General Dentistry
- What are the ethical issues to consider in the design of my website? Mar 2010 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What should I keep in mind when naming and marketing a practice? Oct 2008 Dr. Rodney B. Wentworth
- What are my responsibilities when advertising on the Internet? Dec 2006 Dr. Kenneth D. Jones