Abstract
Leadership is one of the four pillars of the American College of Dentists, taking its place alongside excellence, ethics, and professionalism. Leadership in dentistry carries an inherent ethical responsibility to uphold the trust and well-being of those who depend on us—our patients, our teams, and the community. When leaders in our field exercise their influence, they wield significant power over patient outcomes, industry standards, and public health policy. With this influence comes an imperative to act ethically, to ensure that decisions are guided by a commitment to care, integrity, and the best interests of those we serve. At the heart of leadership in dentistry lies a truth well-illustrated by the adage: “With great power comes great responsibility.” As leaders, dental professionals are not only in positions of authority but are entrusted with the welfare of patients, the growth of the profession, and the ethical standards that define our community.
Recommended Citation
Graham, Mike and Roucka, Toni M.
(2025)
"The Ethical Imperative of Leadership in Dentistry,"
Journal of the American College of Dentists: Vol. 91:
No.
2, Article 2.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/jacd/vol91/iss2/2