Code of Ethics for Dental Professionals

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PRC BOARD NO. 14, S. OF 2008: Code of Ethics for Dental Professionals

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Title Supreme Court: Code of Ethics for Dental Professionals

Law: Prc Board No. 14, S. Of 2008

Decision Date: Jul 17, 2008

The Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry adopts a comprehensive Code of Ethics for Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Technologists, establishing standards for professional conduct and practice in the dental field.

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Authority of the Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry

The Board is empowered to prescribe and adopt a Code of Ethics and a Code of Dental Practice.
This authority covers the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental technology.
The legal basis is found in Section 6, Article II of R.A. No. 9484 (The Philippine Dental Act of 2007).

Mandate to Adopt and Promulgate a Code of Ethics

Section 25 of Article IV of R.A. No. 9484 mandates the Board to adopt and promulgate a Code of Ethics and Code of Dental Practice.
Codes apply to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technologists.
These codes must be prescribed and issued by an accredited professional organization of dentists.

Role of the Philippine Dental Association (PDA)

PDA is the accredited professional organization of dentists recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission.
After stakeholder consultations, PDA submitted a draft of Proposed Amendments to the Philippine Code of Dental Ethics.

Board Deliberations and Adoption Process

The Board engaged stakeholders in consultation regarding the draft code.
Provisions were enhanced and subsequently accepted.
The finalized Code of Ethics was incorporated into the implementing rules and regulations of R.A. No. 9484.

Resolution to Adopt and Promulgate the Code of Ethics

The Board resolved to adopt and promulgate the Code of Ethics for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technologists.
The Code is marked as Annex A and is an integral part of the resolution.
The resolution takes effect fifteen (15) days after full publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.

Dissemination and Implementation

Copies of the resolution are to be forwarded to the PDA and other dental organizations or societies.
This ensures wide dissemination to all concerned professionals.

Formal Approval and Signatories

The resolution is adopted on July 17, 2008.
Signed by the Board Chairman, members, Secretary of Professional Regulatory Boards, and Commissioners.
The approved Code of Ethics forms part of the binding rules governing dental professionals under R.A. No. 9484.

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