Q: The dentist is called to the open bay to complete an examination for a 5-year-old
child. Once the examination is started, the parent pulls out a cell phone and takes
a picture of what is happening. What are the ethical considerations for the dentist
when a parent photographs a child in the dental chair?
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American Dental Association principles of ethics and code of professional conduct, with official advisory opinions revised to November 2020.
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Biography
Dr. Foster is a pediatric dentist, Greenwood Village, CO, and a member of the American Dental Association Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs.
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Published online: December 01, 2022
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Ethical Moment is prepared by individual members of the American Dental Association Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs (CEBJA) or guests of CEBJA, in cooperation with The Journal of the American Dental Association. Its purpose is to promote awareness of the American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct. Readers are invited to submit questions to CEBJA at 211 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, email ethics@ada.org .
The views expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Dental Association Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs or official policy of the ADA.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2022.10.008
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