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10/28/15 Is dentistry facing an ethical dilemma? By Donna Domino, Features Editor
Scandals, lawsuits, a growing focus on commercialization and self-promotion, and dentists who prescribe excessive treatments are tarnishing the profession's image, according to a presentation on ethics at the recent ADA annual session in Las Vegas.
A professional is a member of a profession. Four qualities have been attributed to those who practice a profession:
These qualities are consistently reflected in the decisions and actions of a professional. To act professionally is to act as a true professional—to comply with the duties and obligations expected of a learned professional.