PM-9 - The Convergence of Endodontics, Ethics and Law

Speaker(s)

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  Eric Weinstock, JD, DMD

  Endodontist, Course Director for Ethics, Professionalism and Law in Dentistry course (Tufts University School of Dental Medicine)
  Cobb Corner Endodontics (private practice) Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (professor)

  Nothing to disclose

Session Host(s)

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  Ehsan Farrokhmanesh, D.D.S.

  Endodontist
  East Coast Endodontics

While the practice of endodontics typically focuses on providing clinical excellence, a truly "successful" endodontist must be equally adept in his/her understanding and application of ethics and law, as it pertains to the treatment provided. This course will highlight several aspects of ethics and law , which are germane to private practice. Issues such as dental malpractice, patient confidentiality, record-keeping, patient termination, patient abandonment, informed consent and standards of care among others, will be highlighted.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain and incorporate basic legal principles, as it applies to his/her endodontic practice.
• Explain and incorporate basic ethical principles, as it applies to his/her endodontic practice.
• Demonstrate how to minimize the risk (both personal and professional) of violating ethical and legal standards in his/her endodontic practice.