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Upcoming Programs:


Ethics and Legal Aspects of Dentistry
February 23-26, 2011

The 4th Annual Ethics and Legal Aspects of Dentistry Conference sponsored by the American College of Legal Medicine will be held February 23-26, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans. Seminars will include legal issues in dentistry and understanding the government’s role and the role of dental education, describe ethical, moral and diagnostic issues as they relate to the dental practice, evaluate risk management considerations, identify issues relating to patient care, learn more about mid-level care, issues about access to care and dental health care coverage, electronic record keeping and more. For further information and registration, visit the ACLM website at www.aclm.org.


Graduate Course

Oral Health Care at the Intersection of
Professional and Business Ethics
A New Graduate Course Offered by the Center for Health Policy and Ethics at Creighton University

 

This 8-week course is currently slated to be offered annually (2012-2014) in the months of May and June.
The course is offered as part of Creighton University’s Master of Science in Health Care Ethics. However, it can be taken without enrolling in the degree program. Students who next decide to pursue the master’s degree will receive full credit for this 3-credit course towards the degree. When contacting the university’s online education office (see contact info on the back), those interested in taking only this course should request being enrolled as a “Special Student.”

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IDEALS
August 22-24 2012

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The International Dental Ethics and Law Society (IDEALS) has been established to foster an international dialogue on the values guiding the practice of oral health care.

9th International Dental Ethics and Law Congress to be held August 22-24, 2012 in Leuven/Louvain, Belgium General

Congress Theme: Health and Liabilty Insurance

IDEALS encourages you to send in your Paper Submissions now!

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Past Programs:

 

ACD
October 10-11, 2011

 

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ACD Annual Meeting October 10-11, 2011

The 2011 annual meeting of the American College of Dentists is a celebration of leadership in dentistry today and tomorrow. ACD 2011 is an opportunity for Fellows and guests to expand their knowledge and skills—through interactive workshops and an exciting keynote presentation—to meet their colleagues and renew friendships. Join your colleagues in Las Vegas for a most stimulating meeting. Make a point of attending the LeaderSkills workshops, the Regency Meetings, outstanding presentations, and our Convocation and Dinner Dance.

 

Special Ethics Course!
The College is again offering a 7-hour (7 hr CE) ethics course. Due to space limitations, advance sign-up is required; use the attached registration form to register. This course provides seven hours of C.E. credit. The course is open to all dentists, dental students, educators, and hygien- ists. Because this course is distinct from the LeaderSkills workshops, a registration fee of $185 applies.
Dental Ethics Facilitator Training


Phyllis L. Beemsterboer, MS, EdD
Lawrence P. Garetto, PhD
Bruce Peltier, PhD
Alvin B. Rosenblum, DDS


This seven-hour course is part of the Individuals Program of the Professional Ethics Initiative. The purpose of the course is to increase the number of dentists who have the ability to facilitate dental ethics discussions in small groups and to develop their skills to effectively participate in the educa- tion of future dental professionals. The earlier “Introduction to Dental Ethics” course is not a prerequisite. The course will contain a brief review of that course followed by a combination of more advanced ethics content and facilitator training. This is a great opportunity for those who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of dental ethics and their skill in effectively facilitat- ing small-group discussions.
Dr. Phyllis L. Beemsterboer is Professor and As- sociate Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Dentistry at Oregon Health & Science Univer- sity in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Lawrence Garetto is a Professor at Indiana University School of Dentistry. He serves as liaison from the ASDE Section to the Board of Regents. Dr. Bruce Peltier is Professor of Psychology and Ethics at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. Dr. Alvin Rosenblum has been in private practice as a general dentist for 48 years. He has taught applied professional ethics for more than thirty years. After completing this course, attendees will:
• Understand the fundamental elements of dental ethics in the education of dental health care professionals
• Describe the normative principles, core values and philosophical perspectives underpinning the discipline of dental ethics
• Analyze typical ethics issues in terms of the ADA Code and its relationship to ethics education
• Study and apply small-group dynamics and facilitation
• Effectively apply the use of clinical scenarios in ethics education
• Identify available resources for the continued study of dental ethics

 

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ASBH
October 13-16, 2011

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13th Annual Meeting October 13-16, 2011

Minneapolis, MN Hyatt Minneapolis

Theme: Generation(s) and Transformation(s)

ASBH annual conference--"Generation(s) and Transformation(s)"--invites participants to explore and analyze all aspects of the concepts of "generation"-from pediatrics to geriatrics, as well as generative and regenerative practices in medicine-and "transformation," from a focus on the changing landscape of healthcare reform to the development of cutting-edge technologies. The medical humanities and bioethics have themselves played a role in generating new ideas and transforming practices within healthcare. Further, both disciplines now have "generations" of practitioners, complete with such issues as generational change/conflict/collaboration and legacies. We invite scholars in the medical humanities and bioethics to submit papers, panels, and workshops that examine not only healthcare practices involving patients young and old, but also explore generation(s) and transformation(s) in light of policy implications, education of learners at all levels, and critical analysis of the disciplines of medical

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CE Course

Culture and Dental Ethics
Friday, August 12, 2011
Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry San Francisco, CA
Bruce Peltier, PhD, MBA

Dental ethics can be difficult in any environment. But in a diverse community like the San Fran- cisco Bay Area or in the state of California, culture complicates things and often adds a challeng- ing twist to conventional ethical decision-making. So-called “minorities” are now the majority of the California population. This workshop begins with brief discussions on culture, real and faux cultural differences and the problem of stereotyping, followed by exemplary dental cases. It will focus on the positive, intriguing and humorous ways that culture influences the delivery of humane, high-quality dental care. Practitioner-patient interactions and internal staff interactions will be emphasized. Participants are invited to bring their own cases for discussion. Members of the American Society for Dental Ethics will also present information and cases. The workshop concludes with a summary of recommendations and cautions.


You Will Learn:
-Basic principles of sociology as they explain cultural difference.

- Basics of ethical decision theory for dentistry

- Real-life cases where culture impacts dental practice

-Tips to enhance practice and avoid traps and cultural errors

Who Should Attend:
This highly interactive course is designed for dentists and all members of the dental team.

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IBC
June 6-10, 2011

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The Intensive Bioethics Course is a week-long academic program in bioethics designed for health care practitioners, policy makers, and clinical researchers. The course addresses the day's most challenging topics in health care ethics in a setting that allows for sustained dialogue through lectures and small discussion groups with a distinguished faculty. Drawing participants from around the globe, the course is truly intensive, with much of the intellectual exchange occurring over shared meals and in extra discussions organized around participants' special interests. In addition to core lectures on central ethical topics such as beneficence, respect for autonomy, and virtues in the caretaking professions, participants have the opportunity to attend more informal, faculty-facilitated discussions on special topics, such as Hospital Ethics Committees, Futility, and Feminist Bioethics.


ASBH 12th Annual Meeting

 

Theme: Health and Community
October 21-24, 2010
Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel
San Diego, CA


Bioethics has been particularly concerned with the rights and welfare of individual patients and has often been criticized for not attending sufficiently to problems related to the health of populations. But there is little doubt that bioethics and the humanities have much to contribute to concerns connected to groups as well as individuals. We thus invite scholars to address health, disability, and disease as it affects local, national, and global groups. Healthcare professionals, researchers, humanists, and lawyers, can bring experiences, expertise, and interests that shape our understanding of the health of communities as it informs and is informed by ethics, law, politics, medicine, and the humanities. Proposals that critically examine issues related to social groups--such as the appropriate distribution of societal resources, the ways in which literature, film, and the arts inform concerns about the health of populations and our understanding of communities, healthcare professionals' duty to warn in cases of communicable disease (e.g., HIV/AIDS), the fair distribution of health resources (e.g., medical supplies, water, etc.) during a natural disaster, the various contributions of the arts and the humanities to the health of communities, the social determinants of health and disease, healthcare disparities, the ways historical perspectives can bear on present day policy issues, and conflicts of values between different populations--are welcomed.

Intensive Bioethics Course

The Kennedy Institute of Ethics in Washington, DC is holding a Dental Ethics Symposium from 1-5 pm on Sunday, June 6, 2010 on the Georgetown University Main Campus. It is a special interest event for individuals who are also attending the Institute=s 36th annual Intensive Bioethics Course, June 6-11. Donald E. Patthoff, DDS and James R. Rule, DDS will be part of the leadership for the Symposium. Participants from the Dental Ethics Symposium also will gather on Thursday, June 10 for a dental ethics luncheon roundtable to discuss future directions and possible collaborations. Additionally, the Kennedy Institute will co-sponsor with the American College of Dentists a public plenary lecture on dental ethics that will be presented by David T. Ozar, Ph.D. on Wednesday, June 9 at Georgetown. Dr. Ozar will focus on dentistry=s central practice values and professional ethics generally. He is Professor and Co-Director of Graduate Studies in Health Care Ethics in the Department of Philosophy at Loyola University of Chicago. He co-authored (with David Sokol, DDS) Dental Ethics at Chairside: Professional Principles and Practical Applications (2nd ed. 2002). All are welcome to attend this lecture. Faculty, staff, and students from area dental schools and dental professionals from a several state region will be invited. Following the talk, there will opportunities for questions and ongoing conversation and reflection over light refreshments.

For details about the Dental Ethics program and the Intensive Bioethics Course see:

http://kennedyinstitute.georgetown.edu/courses/ibc/2010_IBCBrochure.pdf

James T. Rule, DDS, MS;
Professor Emeritus Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Dental School University of Maryland Baltimore, Maryland

Donald E. Patthoff,
DDS Past President of the WV Dental Association Fellow,
American College of Dentists Dental Practice in Martinsburg, West Virginia


August 18-20, 2010

8th International Dental Ethics and Law Congress

 

IDEALS

The Bulletin of the International Dental Ethics and Law Society (IDEALS) is now available to non-members, at the website www.ideals.ac . The upcoming issue of the Bulletin will be devoted to dental ethics education.

The 8th International Dental Ethics and Law Congress (August 18-20, 2010) will be devoted to the theme of "Dental Ethics, Law, and Information Technology." Anybody interested in attending is invited and encouraged to submit an abstract at the IDEALS website at www.ideals.ac.

 

8th International Dental Ethics and Law Congress
Theme: Dentistry and Information Technology: Ethical and legal Considerations
Dates: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - Friday, August 20, 2010
Location: University of Helsinki
University of Helsinki - Biomedicum
Haartmaninkatu 8
Helsinki 00100 Finland
Phone: +358 9 1911 / +358 9 4711

- Jos VM Welie, MA, MMedS, JD, PhD Professor of Medical and Dental Ethics Center for Health Policy and Ethics Creighton University

 


March 14, 2010

Dental Ethics Symposium (7hrs CDE)

 

Loma Linda University School of Dentistry will be hosting an ethics symposium entitled, ‘ Ethics in Everyday Practice’ to be held Sunday, March 14, 2010.

Course Synopsis: All stakeholders, including the public, patients, staff, and colleagues, want a profession that is trustworthy and operates according to the highest ethical standards. Ethical reflection is a required part of every decision made in the dental office - some are straight forward while others are more complex. Case studies will be used during this program to examine ethical situations or dilemmas that may arise in dental settings including appropriate treatment, best practice, patient care, managed care and reimbursement, and professional integrity. The program is designed for all members the oral health team who deal with ethical challenges when providing care. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to interpret the ethical dimensions of a problem, prioritize competing interests, and communicate effectively to achieve an optimal action plan.

Case studies will be used during this program to examine ethical situations or dilemmas that may arise in dental settings including appropriate treatment, best practice, patient care, managed care and reimbursement, and professional integrity. The program is designed for all members the oral health team who deal with ethical challenges when providing care. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to interpret the ethical dimensions of a problem, prioritize competing interests, and communicate effectively to achieve an optimal action plan.


87th ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition
Event Location:
Washington, DC
Gaylord National Harbor

Theme:Assessment: Portraits of Change
Attendance Type: Open to All


ASBH Meeting

The Dental Ethics Affinity Group of the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH) will meet in Washington, DC on Friday, October 16 at 6:45 pm at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill. The affinity group meeting also serves as a meeting for members of the American Society for Dental Ethics (ASDE). These two groups have particular interest in dental ethics education and in the ethical, legislative, and practical issues related to the provision of better access to preventive and restorative oral health care. The meeting will last from 6:45 to 7:45 pm and the conversation can continue as needed.

See www.asbh.org/meetings/annual/index.html for the meeting brochure and registration information


 

American College of Dentists
Introductory Ethics Course in Hawaii
September 30-October 1 2009

The College is planning a 7-hour introductory ethics course as part of our Annual Meeting & Convocation, Wednesday and Thursday morning, September 30–October 1, 2009, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Completion of the course is the first step toward a planned certification process in dental ethics (currently under development). This is a great opportunity for those who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of dental ethics. The course is open to all dentists, dental students, educators, and hygienists. This course is separate from our LeaderSkills workshops and a small registration fee will apply.

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Dental Ethics: Challenging Problems: Artful, Ethical Solutions
Lecture and Participation Workshop
USC School of Dentistry
Saturday, August 15, 2009
8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
7 CE Credits

 

This program, presented by the American Society for Dental Ethics, is designed to engage the audience in discussion of complex oral health problems. Cases will be presented in a media format and participants will engage in facilitated discussion of the ethics issues embedded in the cases.

The program is designed for all members of the oral health team who will reflect on ethical challenges in individuals with complicated oral health needs. Upon completion of this one day course, participants will be able to interpret the ethical dimensions of a problem, prioritize competing interests, and communicate effectively to achieve an ethically defensible action plan.


Intensive Bioethics Course June 1-5, 2009

Held at the Joseph and
Rose Kennedy Institute of Ethics

Please note that ASDE Members may be eligible for a reduced course fee! Please state you are a ASDE member when registering.


The Joseph and Rose Kennedy Institute of Ethics is one of the world's premier institutes for research in bioethics. Situated on the historic campus of Georgetown University, overlooking the Potomac River, the Institute brings together leading scholars and the finest library dedicated to the field.

A pioneer in bioethics education, the Kennedy Institute offers bioethics courses designed to address the most challenging topics in health care ethics. These courses provide the opportunity for participants from different fields and disciplines to come together for a few days to explore the theoretical framework and practical issues of bioethics with a distinguished faculty. In a unique structure, lectures and panel discussions are paired with small group discussions, allowing detailed exploration of issues and personal interaction with faculty and other course participants. The course is truly intensive; with much of the intellectual interchange taking place over shared meals and in extra discussions organized around participants interests.

Specific aims and objectives for the course are to introduce participants to the philosophical underpinnings of bioethics and current major topics in the field, and to provide them with the skills to define and describe various principles and approaches to bioethics in medical practice, law and public policy. Participants will understand and be able to demonstrate bioethical principles within a solid framework of decisionmaking in clinical, research and policy settings.

ASDE c/o Ethics Center
Loma Linda University
Centennial Plaza 3227 Q
24760 Stewart Street
Loma Linda, CA 92350
909.651-5025

Anika Ball
Executive Director
Aball@llu.edu
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