All members of the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵ voluntarily agree to abide by the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵPrinciples of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct (¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵCode) as a condition of membership in the ADA. By requiring in its Bylaws that the professional conduct of its members be governed by the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵCode, the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵpromotes adherence to high ethical standards by all members of the dental profession.
Through the activities of the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵCouncil on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs—the agency dedicated to enhancing the ethical conscience of dentists — a forum is provided for self-regulation, the public and profession are kept informed of current and emerging ethical issues and members are reminded of their obligation to adhere to the standards of conduct set forth in the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵCode.
Ethics resources
The materials provided through this section of the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵweb site are intended for members and dental students, as well as the public-at-large. This resource has been compiled and is provided by the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵCouncil on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs to increase awareness of ethics and professional standards and the application of ethical principles in the dental practice environment. Additional resources will be added as they become available.