title: Role of codes of ethics in oral health care.
abstract: This group dealt with the role of codes through developing a draft of a code that could be used as a framework of common values in an "Alliance of Dental Organizations." Such an alliance might be an umbrella organization of all groups interested in promoting oral health care by advancing ethical discussion. A set of potential core values, based on traditional ethical principles, is presented.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Services, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX, USA. thasegawa@tambco.edu
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Hasegawa
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Welie
mesh_terms: D016265:Conflict of Interest; D003813:Dentistry / Q000458:organization & administration; D004990:Ethics, Dental; D004995:Ethics, Professional; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009909:Oral Health; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D016134:Organizational Policy; D010685:Philosophy, Dental; D011361:Professional Competence; D012945:Social Values