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The Mouth As A Mirror: A Parent- Hygienist’S Ethical Reflections On Oral Healthcare And Pompe Disease, Anika Atkins Ma, Rdh
The Mouth As A Mirror: A Parent- Hygienist’S Ethical Reflections On Oral Healthcare And Pompe Disease, Anika Atkins Ma, Rdh
Journal of the American College of Dentists
This reflective narrative explores the ethical tensions and emotional realities of a dental hygienist who is also the parent of a child with Pompe disease. Drawing from personal experience and care ethics philosophy, the author examines how traditional clinical frameworks—centered on autonomy, beneficence, and protocol— often fall short when addressing the needs of medically fragile children. The piece weaves in the work of care ethicists and pastoral ministry to embrace the philosophy of caregiving as presence, to suggest that oral healthcare must evolve to include responsiveness, context, and relationship-based decision-making. Through the dual lens of provider and parent, the narrative …
J Am Coll Dent 2026 93 1
Journal of the American College of Dentists
The Journal of the American College of Dentists (JACD) publishes scholarly articles, editorials, essays, and reflections addressing the ethical, professional, and social dimensions of dentistry. The Journal serves as a forum for advancing ethics, professionalism, leadership, and excellence within the dental community. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and perspectives, JACD provides readers with insights that encourage ethical, professional practice, lifelong learning, and service to the public, reinforcing dentistry’s commitment to advancing oral healthcare and the common good.
Should Predoctoral Dental Students Provide Dental Treatment For Their Own Children?, S.M. Hashim Nainar Bds, Mdsc
Should Predoctoral Dental Students Provide Dental Treatment For Their Own Children?, S.M. Hashim Nainar Bds, Mdsc
Journal of the American College of Dentists
The best interest standard is a foundational ethical principle in pediatric ethics for making healthcare decisions for children. It positions a child’s interests as central in clinical decision-making, setting aside the historical notion that children are chattel or property under the unlimited authority of their parents. This paper explores ethical issues related to predoctoral dental students providing dental treatment to their own children, using a case vignette with a negative outcome. Through this scenario, this article explores the ethical issues surrounding dental students providing care to their own children.