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SP-002-R - What's Too Much? Navigating Professional Boundaries in Dental Education

Monday, March 23, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
Location: Room 511 A, B, D, E, Fifth Floor, Palais
CE: 1
Senior Career Professional
Keyword: Effective Teaching (SP)
SoTLFest Designation: No
LIAA Designation: No
Dental and dental hygiene programs frequently encounter dilemmas involving impaired patients, faculty noncompliance with institutional protocols, and inappropriate student social media posts. This session presents three realistic cases: treating intoxicated or high patients, faculty using unauthorized materials or techniques, and students sharing patient images or information. Through polling and facilitated discussion, participants will explore ethical and legal dimensions of each scenario. Small groups will develop draft policies, faculty or student code of conduct statements, or clinical and social media guidelines. Strategies for education and professional accountability will be shared, helping participants bring practical solutions back to their institutions.

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze legal and ethical principles relevant to each scenario.
  • Evaluate appropriate professional responses within academic and clinical settings.
  • Develop draft policies or guidelines that address faculty and student conduct.