Ethics and Ethical Standards for Dentists and Dental Practitioners is a CPD course for dental professionals in Australia who want to strengthen ethical awareness, accountability, and professionalism in their practice. It is particularly valuable for those facing AHPRA or Dental Board of Australia (DBA) notifications, remediation, or fitness to practise processes, but also relevant for practitioners seeking CPD to reinforce ethical standards in everyday dental care.

The course explores the foundations of dental ethics, including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, confidentiality, and cultural safety. Participants will review the DBA’s Code of Conduct and learn how to apply it to real-world practice, including informed consent, treatment planning, communication, record-keeping, and maintaining professional boundaries. Common ethical breaches such as overtreatment, confidentiality lapses, inappropriate relationships, and misleading advertising are examined alongside their professional and regulatory consequences.

Through case studies, reflection tools, and regulatory guidance, participants will gain the skills to navigate ethical challenges, respond constructively to complaints, and demonstrate insight, reflection, and remediation. By the end of the course, dental practitioners will be equipped to uphold trust, meet regulator expectations, and deliver care that is consistently safe, ethical, and patient-centred.