title: [Professional autonomy and the dentist-patient relationship].
abstract: This article discusses the concept of professional autonomy from an ethical viewpoint. First it is explained how the professional autonomy of the dentist relates to the autonomy of the patient. Subsequently the influence of the health care system is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Faculteit der Wijsbegeerte, Vrije Universiteit, De Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV Amsterdam.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Strijbos
mesh_terms: D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D004995:Ethics, Professional; D006801:Humans; D009426:Netherlands; D017009:Professional Autonomy