Abstract
The article defines the dental professional’s ethical principle of Justice and discusses the obligations that come with adherence to this principle with an emphasis on that portion of the ADA Code’s definition which states “that the dental profession should actively seek allies throughout society on specific activities that will help improve access to care for all.
It examines this principle to better understand its relevance and importance to both clinical practice, dental education and emerging oral health policy. Also discussed is how dentistry’s ethical code intersects the realm of social justice making a persuasive argument for adopting strong policies on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Recommended Citation
Maihofer, Michael G. DDS
(2021)
"Dentistry and the Principle of Justice: How Ethics Informs Oral Health Policy,"
Journal of the American College of Dentists: Vol. 88:
No.
3, Article 2.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/jacd/vol88/iss3/2