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NATIONAL GUIDELINES
PRINCIPLES OF ETHICS
AND
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
FOR
The Practice of Dentistry
In The Bahamas
May, 1998
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I
General
Part II
Advisory opinions
Paragraph(s)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
Part 1
General
Dental Ethics deal with a code of behavior that dental
professionals are obliged to display to their patients, their
profession and the general public.
The Bahamas Dental Council submits the following guidance
on ethical standards in response to the mandate defining its
role in regulating the practice of dentistry in The Bahamas as
stated in the Dental Act, 1989. Failure to comply with the
3.0
4.0
5.0
5.4
Advertising:
(a) Presently, it is considered inappropriate for dentists
to advertise. Section 23 (2),(b) of the Dental Act, 1989
states that serious professional misconduct includes
any form of advertising, canvassing or promotion either
Professional confidentiality;
(a) The dentist and his/her staff are obligated to hold in
strict confidence information obtained from patients
regarding t heir health or history. The dentist must assume
the responsibility for persons in his employment.
(b) Failure of staff members to maintain confidentiality is
in itself grounds for dismissal.
(c)
Legal situations may arise that can negate this
responsibility, e.g. in cases of serious crimes, or, for the
protection of the public.
5.6
5.9
(f)
Reasons for newspaper announcements shall be
limited to:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Opening of practice
Relocation of practice
Addition to professional staff.
Absence from office.
Emergency coverage.
Notification of additional specialized training.
Oral Radiography:
6.1 Radiation Exposure
(a) The dentist is responsible for safe radiological practice
for the protection of the patient and the staff from excessive
ionizing radiation.