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This paper attempts to examine the ethical dilemma around the issue of dentists' disclosure of their HIV status to their patients.

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This paper examines the nature of a training program, the process of developing such a program and how one should evaluate it. It uses the specific example of surgical microscopes in dental surgery.

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The paper looks at the literature on the application of the lean theory in the healthcare setting and focuses on the San Marcos Dental's problems in productivity and pateint access. The paper studies the total patient cycle time and presents a time study to analyze the physical routine of receptionists, assistants, dentists and patients. The paper shows how receptionists, assistants and patients all make significant "non-value added" steps, producing waste in the system. The paper describes the lean theory mechanisms that can be implemented in order to increase access, decrease wait times and improve dentist productivity. The paper includes several charts and graphs.

Outline:
Research Question
Problem Statement
Method Research and Design
Project Outcomes
Lessons Learned
Summary/ Recommendations

From the Paper
"North County Health Services (NCHS) is a private, non-profit community health center located in North San Diego County.
"San Marcos Dental is housed within the San Marcos Health Center. The department boasts nine exam rooms (operatories), four dentists, eight assistants (two are registered dental assistants), three receptionists and a treatment coordinator.
"San Marcos Dental sees approximately 10,000 patients annually, representing six percent of the total number of patients seen at NCHS.
The department was budgeted for an increase in visits for fiscal year 2006. Not only has San Marcos dental not realized the budgeted increase, but they are down over 2,500 visits."

Tags:waste, efficiency, value, continuous, flow

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A discussion of dentist ethics and laws, and their application to the dentist-patient relationship. The paper looks at the American Dental Association (ADA) code of ethics and state laws and regulations.

From the Paper
"The following presents the law and ethics of the dentist-patient relationship. A description of ethical principles and legal regulations provided by the American Dental Association is presented. This is followed by an application of these ethics and laws to the dentist-patient relationship and a summary and conclusion. The ADA Code of Ethics as well as the different state laws and regulations all safeguard the dentist-patient relationship. According to the Michigan Dental Association (MDA)..."

Tags:dentist ethics, patients, laws, ADA

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This paper examines the problem of low sales turnover among the salespeople of 1800Dentist, a service company that provides referrals to dentists through television advertising. The paper suggest three alternative solutions that could be marketed in order to try and increase sales.

From the Paper
"Solution One is the recommended solution, with several packages being offered. These will include half the price for half the guarantee. To encourage long-term clients the length of the packages will not be varied, only the referrals guaranteed and the price. This means 1800Dentist will vary the advertising schedules for each client. This solution is recommended because it encourages long-term use of the service, which is the best result for 1800Dentist as it reduces administration costs, reduces the sales prospecting required and means that 1800Dentist will have a more reliable and constant income. Having long-term clients effectively ensures stable and uniform demand for 1800Dentist, this stable demand described as allowing an organization to "reduce costs and improve service; better utilize capacity; and enhance profit potential" (Slack, Chambers, Harland, Harrison, & Johnston 406)."

Tags:dental, service, marketing

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This paper examines the Florida Dental Practices Act (2001). It identifies why and in what specific ways it is important to dentists practicing in the state of Florida.

From the Paper
"The purpose of this research is to examine issues that arise from the phenomenon of advertising and marketing on the part of professional personal-service providers of specialist expertise who are required to obtain occupational licensing, such as doctors, lawyers, CPAs, and psychologists. The plan of the research will be to set forth the background and context in which issue fronts have attained prominence in recent years, and then to discuss the attitudes of the affected service providers themselves as well as attitudes of the public and policies of governing bodies toward the phenomenon. The principal focus will be on services advertising by dentists and lawyers, although much of the commentary on such advertising appears equally applicable across professions affected by the deregulation of relevant advertising protocols."

From the Paper
"Mental retardation is not a term that is currently commonly used. Instead, it has generally been replaced by the concept of developmental disabilities which covers a range of conditions. The term "mental retardation" has been associated with stigma and stereotypes, and often interferes with people's perceptions of individual children or adults. It can cover a wide continuum of potentialities and personalities, although all involve some developmental incapacities."

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The paper argues that there is no need to reveal personal health issues to patients when proper preventative measures have been taken to protect the health and well-being of the patient. The paper maintains that it is not important for a dentist to reveal the fact that he carries HBV (hepatitis B virus) in terms of ethics and then shows how the chances of a dentist with HBV passing along that virus to a patient is extremely remote. The paper concludes that telling a patient about the presence of a hepatitis B virus needlessly creates unjustified anxiety and even panic.

Outline:
Thesis
Body of Paper
What Can Happen When an HBV Person Puts in Motion the Potential to Expose an HBV Infected Person
Ethical Issues
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Should a dentist necessarily inform the patient that she (we will use "she" in this paper) has the disease Hepatitis B positive? It is my contention and belief that a dentist is not obliged legally or ethically to make that health condition known to patients. And providing that all responsible healthcare-related precautions are taken, I see no good reason why a dentist should alarm a patient with an announcement of startling personal healthcare information. Would a dentist or doctor be obligated ethically to tell a patient that she is in the midst of a genital herpes outbreak? How about the fact that the dentist was out of work for 6 weeks due to mononucleosis? I don't think there is any moral, rational, or ethical justification for having to reveal personal health information of that nature."

Tags:healthcare, workers, patients, transmission, infectious, diseases, vaccination

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This paper describes the author's experience as a fully qualified and experienced dentist in India, where she was born, raised and educated. Next, the author explains her coming to the U.S. and her leaving the practice of dentistry to care for one of her twins who has a rare genetic disorder. After her daughter was out of danger, the paper relates that the author became a dental assistant to learn the system in the U.S. and now seeks a position in the dental residency program.

From the Paper
"I have worked as a volunteer with a community health center and, thus, better appreciate the way that health-care is rooted in the community. Dentistry is my life and my greatest pleasure is to make direct and profound contributions to the health of patients. After giving my all to a residency program, I envision establishing myself in an area of the U.S. that is medically underserved and working towards increasing the accessibility and quality of healthcare that is offered. I hope to have the opportunity to fully focus my energies on a life-long learning process concerning the most dynamic field of dentistry."

Tags:community, professional identity, social awareness, inspiration, maximum potential