P097 Dental Ethics: An Introduction to Dental Ethics

About This Course

In this series of webinars, presented by Keerut Oberai, attendees will gain an overview of the topic of dental ethics. To begin we examine the core principles and ethical frameworks which underpin dental ethics through examination of contemporary theories and literature. Following this, we will look at how this can be applied in practice before turning our attention to specific issues relating to autonomy, consent and capacity. The overarching aim of the lecture series is to give attendees a detailed understanding of the field and the role of dental ethics in practice.

This first recorded webinar gives an overview of the core principles and frameworks within dental ethics, looking at the three main ethical theories used within dental ethics.

Aims

This course aims to provide an overview of the topic of dental ethics. The core principles and ethical frameworks which underpin dental ethics and how this can be applied in practice will be discussed.

Objectives

• Explain the three main ethical theories used within dental ethics.
• Outline the core principles and frameworks within dental ethics.
• Understand the field and the role of ethics in practice.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course the learner will gain an understanding of core principles and frameworks within dental ethics the three main ethical theories used.

GDC Development Outcomes