Ethics and Professionalism
What do you know about the four pillars of ethics?
Ethics is an important part of dentistry because you are dealing with vulnerable individuals, and you need to know how to deal with sensitive informat...
What is your understanding of the term 'confidentiality'?
Confidentiality relates to keeping patient information private and confidential, only disclosing when absolutely necessary. Not only do you want to de...
You see your nurse going through patient records to see where a patient lives for her own personal interest, what do you do?
Interviewers like to ask these scenario questions to see how you would act, but also to see if you can act professionally. It is vital that you unders...
How do dentists remain professional?
Dentists need to remain professional at work and in public. You will be treating patients and professionalism is obviously required here, but this is...
Can you tell me about a time you had to deal with an ethical issue in your life?
The answer to this question really depends on your personal experiences. No matter what example you choose to work with, make sure you convey to the i...
You advise your patient to get a filling to help manage their toothache, but the patient refuses, what do you do?
This is a question focusing on autonomy and beneficence. You as a dentist have made the decision to carry out a filling, which is in the best interest...