Title: Explain the ADAA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct.
Course: Dental Careers I (14054-I) > Section: Investigating Dental Ethics and Law

Explanation should include the reasons for the existence of the ADAA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct, as well as a discussion of the obligations outlined by the ADAA in order to enrich the profession.

Process/Skill Questions

- Why is it important for professional organizations to have a code of conduct?
- What general items are commonly found in the codes of conduct of professional organizations? Is a code of conduct also a law? Why, or why not?