#Dental Ethics & Regulation

Dental Ethics & Regulation

Karnataka Dental Council Defends OMFS Scope of Practice Against Medical Council Restriction

The Karnataka State Dental Council (KSDC) has formally written to the Karnataka State Medical Council (KSMC), raising objections to a recent notice that...

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From drill to dignity: Why ethics & empathy are dentistry’s true tools

Editorial for Volume 6, Issue 8 The world of dentistry is evolving rapidly in India. As technology advances, the role of a dentist is not just confined to...

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Informed Consent and Dental Ethics: Clinical Guide

Informed consent is the process of educating and empowering patients to make voluntary decisions about their care. In dentistry, it means providing the patient...

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Ethical Dilemmas in Indian Dental Practice: Case Scenarios & Resolutions

In India, the Dentists Act and Code of Ethics Regulations obligate dentists to “devote life… to the cause of serving humanity” and forbid letting caste,...

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Empowering Healthcare: Embracing Positivity on India's 78th Independence Day

Editorial for Volume 6, Issue 9 As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the progress and challenges in our...

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Ethical Behaviour Towards Doctors: A Guide for Patients

In recent times, there has been a disturbing increase in violence and aggression towards healthcare professionals. The RG Kar Medical College Kolkata rape case...

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From A Single Chair Clinic to Multi-Chair Practice: Ethical Growth Strategies in Private Healthcare

The expansion of a private healthcare practice from a single clinic to a multi-chair operation is a significant milestone that brings both opportunities and...

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Ethical Mentorship in Healthcare Education: A Balancing Chart for PG Guides, Co-Guides and Private Course Mentors

In the realm of healthcare education, mentorship plays a crucial role in shaping the next generation of medical professionals. However, the mentorship...

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Indore Dentists Dive into Ethics and Laws in Dentistry

Mayor Proposes Sanjeevani Clinics Collaboration Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A vibrant assembly of over 300 dentists affiliated with the Madhya Pradesh State...

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6 Months of Imprisonment for Failure to Pay TDS on Free Samples to Doctors

Failure to pay 10 percent of TDS on the value of freebies received by the doctors will lead to a term of up to 6 months in jail and a designated penalty as per...

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Concerns regarding sports mouthguard compliance in contact sports

Author Dr E. Jan Chithalen (B.Sc., DDS, FASD, Toronto, Canada) is a Fellow and Board Member of Academy of Sports Dentistry, USA and a Sports Team Dentist for...

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5 illegal Dental Facilities Sealed in Assam

Health department officers in Silchar, Assam, sealed five unlicensed dental clinics during a special campaign in the Karimganj area. Five private dental...

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Performing Cosmetic Procedures Is Unethical: TN Dental Council

The Tamil Nadu Dental Council has clarified that it is for dentists to practice any dermatology-related procedures and that any such actions by dentists will...

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Doctors Liable To Pay TDS On Promotional Products Received: All You Need To Know.

According to new regulations from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), social media influencers and medical professionals who receive free goods as part...

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A New Draft Of Regulations For Doctors: Things To Know

The National Medical Commission's Ethics & Medical Registration Board (EMRB) has introduced the Draft National Medical Commission, Registered Medical...

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Dental Advertising Rules in India: What Dentists Can and Cannot Do

From low rates to cheap discounts and complimentary gifts, the world of dental advertisement has evolved a lot as younger minds have wholeheartedly accepted it...

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Dental Marketing and At Home Dental Services: Statement of Ethics

How legal is cold targeting vulnerable groups of patients through false advertising promises?! The global position on the issue of Ethics of Advertisement by...

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Our Second Brain: More Than a Gut Feeling

All our body systems rely on signals from the central nervous system to carry out day-to-day functions. The Enteric Nervous System(ENS) is the only exception...

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State Dental Council issues notice for violation of safety protocols by doing Home Dentistry.

The Dental Council of India (Code of Ethics) regulations clearly states that-’A Dental Surgeon shall not make use of himself (or his name) as subject of any...

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What Happens If You Miss The Second Dose of Novel Coronavirus Vaccine?

Missing doses, especially for multi-shot vaccines, aren't uncommon. The consequence of missing out on the second dose of covid vaccine is that you are not...

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Israel, New Zealand give interim approval to anti-COVID nasal spray.

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How should we manage Inappropriate patient behavior?

Maintaining patient boundaries is one of the most sensitive ethical issues a dentist can face. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased use of remote...

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Consent form 'must' for Covaxin shot-Everything explained.

The consequences of 2020 Coronavirus have been so dramatic that it shattered the economy of 150 countries – jeopardizing their lifestyle, economy, impacting...

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Use of Advertising in Dental Practice - A Case Report

Abstract : Today there are more than thousands of dental clinics in India, of which the main share falls on the private sector, focused on people with middle...