Abstract
The best interest standard is a foundational ethical principle in pediatric ethics for making healthcare decisions for children. It positions a child’s interests as central in clinical decision-making, setting aside the historical notion that children are chattel or property under the unlimited authority of their parents. This paper explores ethical issues related to predoctoral dental students providing dental treatment to their own children, using a case vignette with a negative outcome. Through this scenario, this article explores the ethical issues surrounding dental students providing care to their own children.
Recommended Citation
Nainar, S.M. Hashim BDS, MDSc
(2026)
"Should Predoctoral Dental Students Provide Dental Treatment for Their Own Children?,"
Journal of the American College of Dentists: Vol. 93:
No.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/jacd/vol93/iss1/5
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