Section 2: Code of ethics for dental surgeons

Subject to the application of articles R. 4127-210, R. 4127-247, R. 4127-248 and R. 4127-276, every dental surgeon must, in order to practise on an individual basis or in an association of any type whatsoever, benefit, directly or through the intermediary of a partnership or means : 1° The right to the use, by virtue of legal title, of professional premises, furnishings and technical equipment sufficient to receive and care…

The usual place of practice of a dental surgeon is that of the professional residence in respect of which he is registered on the roll of the departmental council, in accordance with article L. 4112-1. A dental surgeon practising on a self-employed basis may carry out his professional activity on one or more sites distinct from his usual professional residence: -where, in the geographical sector in question, there is a…

Any professional activity of a practitioner who, in addition to his main activity, carries out additional work either as an assistant to a colleague, or in the service of a public or private body, particularly in hospital or university hospital departments, or as a manager, is considered to be ancillary work. For the purposes of this Code of Deontology, secondary practice is considered to be ancillary practice.

When practising on a self-employed basis, dental surgeons may only have two practices, whatever the form. However, the Conseil national de l’ordre may grant exemptions in exceptional cases, after consulting the departmental councils concerned. Replacement is not considered to be another practice year within the meaning of these provisions. The provisions of this article do not prevent the application of the provisions specific to companies practising the profession, and in…

A dental surgeon is prohibited from managing or accepting management of a dental practice, unless authorisation is granted in exceptional cases by the Conseil national de l’ordre after consulting the relevant departmental council.

The habitual practice of dentistry outside a fixed professional facility that complies with the provisions defined by this code of ethics is prohibited. However, exemptions may be granted in the interests of public health by the departmental councils, in particular to meet preventive measures, emergency needs or permanent home care needs. The departmental councils, in liaison with the competent authorities, check that these interventions comply with the general principles of…

A dental surgeon who temporarily ceases all professional practice may only be replaced by a practitioner registered on the roll of the Order or a dental surgery student who meets the conditions laid down in article L. 4141-4. The president of the departmental council must be informed immediately. Any replacement carried out by a practitioner or a dental surgery student must be the subject of a written contract in accordance…

The dental surgeon must practise his profession personally in his main practice and, where applicable, at all practice sites authorised in application of the provisions of article R. 4127-270. A dental surgeon practising on his own may enlist the assistance of either a single student under the conditions provided for in article L. 4141-4, or a single collaborating dental surgeon. The partnership may be salaried or self-employed under the conditions…

The dental surgeon or the practice partnership may, with authorisation, enlist the help of other employees, self-employed persons or student assistants. This authorisation is given by the departmental council on whose roll the holder of the practice or the company is registered: 1° When the needs of public health so require, for a period of three years ; 2° In the event of an exceptional influx of people, for a…