Knowledge of dental ethics and jursiprudence among dental professionals
1 Intern, Priyadarshini Dental College and Hospital, Thiruvallur, India.
2 Professor and head, Department of Oral pathology, Priyadarshini Dental College and Hospital, Thiruvallur. India.
3 Senior lecturer, Department of Oral pathology, Priyadarshini Dental College & Hospital, Thiruvallur, India.
Research Article
Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 08(01), 061-064
Article DOI: 10.30574/msarr.2023.8.1.0068
Publication history:
Received on 04 April 2023; revised on 16 May 2023; accepted on 19 May 2023
Abstract:
Aim: To assess the knowledge of dental ethics and jurisprudence among dental professionals.
Background: Ethics is the study of the ideal human character and conduct in circumstances when a distinction between right and wrong should be made. Dental jurisprudence is a set of legal regulations set forth by each state's legislature describing the legal limitations and regulations related to the practice of dentistry.
Materials and methods: The present study is a descriptive cross-sectional survey of 324 dental practioners, including students from CRI. A self-structured, close-ended questionnaire was administered that consisted of 15 questions was included. The questions were created through an online google form, and it was circulated among the study participants through online mode. With the use of statistical analysis tool SPSS software, the data were collected in a systematic manner.
Results: The present study is a descriptive cross-sectional survey of 324 dental practioners, including students from CRI. In the current study, over 91% of the participants have stated that dental ethics deals with moral studies of dentists towards his colleagues, patients and society, while 40% of the participants stated that COPRA act is not applicable to hospitals that provide free treatment
Conclusion: The current study brought attention to dental practioners and show lack of knowledge in dental ethics and law. It highlights the need for further educational initiatives and curriculum revisions that put an emphasis on morality, jurisprudence, and legal issues relevant to clinical practise.
Keywords:
Dental Ethics; Jurisprudence; Dental Professionals; Law
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