Section 2: Code of ethics for dental surgeons

Dentists must treat all their patients with the same conscience, regardless of their origin, morals and family situation, their membership or non-membership of a particular ethnic group, nation or religion, their disability or state of health, their reputation or any feelings they may have towards them.

Dentists must not abandon their patients in the event of public danger, unless formally ordered to do so in writing by the competent authorities.

It is forbidden to draw up a biased report or issue a certificate of convenience.

Dental surgeons have a duty to maintain and improve their knowledge, in particular by participating in continuing education activities.

The profession of dental surgeon should not be practised like a business.

I. – Dental surgeons are free to communicate to the public, by any means, including on an Internet site, information likely to contribute to the patient’s free choice of practitioner, relating in particular to his professional skills and practices, his career path and the conditions of his practice. This communication must comply with the provisions in force and the ethical obligations defined in this section. It is fair and honest,…

Practitioners from other Member States of the European Union or the European Economic Area who have been granted partial access to practise the profession of dental surgeon in France under article L. 4002-5 of the Public Health Code, when presenting their activity to the public, in particular on a website, are required to inform the public of the list of procedures they are authorised to perform. As part of their…

When a dental surgeon participates in a public information campaign of an educational, scientific or health nature, whatever the means of dissemination, he or she will only report confirmed data, will exercise caution and will be concerned about the repercussions of his or her comments on the public. It is not his intention to profit from his contribution in the context of his professional activity or to pass it on…

Dental surgeons shall indicate on their prescription forms and other professional documents : 1° His surname, first names, professional postal and electronic address, telephone number and identification number in the shared directory of professionals intervening in the health system; 2° His status with regard to health insurance organisations; 3° The speciality in respect of which he is registered on the register or the qualification which has been awarded to him…

I. – Dental surgeons are authorised to include the following in directories for public use, regardless of the medium: 1° His surname, first names, professional address, how to contact him, days and times of consultation ; 2° His status with regard to health insurance organisations; 3° The speciality in respect of which he is registered on the roll or the qualification awarded to him in accordance with the qualification regulations;…