Core Values of the Code of Ethics in Practice Dentistry / 中国医学伦理学

ABSTRACT

The ethical behavior of dentists is one of the most important factors in the promotion of quality dental care and recognition of dentists as professionals.This paper first provided the Code of Ethics of the Dental Practice identifies ten core values on the basis of the Code of Ethics of the North American Dentist and Dental Hygienists' Association combined with the analysis of Chinese stomatological practice.The core values are autonomy,confidentiality,social trust,nonmaleficence,beneficence,justice,veracity,fidelity,paternalism,and utility.They may promote the development of the standard management of the ethical behavior of Chinese dentists.