Section 2: Code of ethics for dental surgeons

A dental surgeon or dental surgery student who has been a replacement or assistant to a dental surgeon for a period of more than three consecutive months must not practise before the expiry of a period of two years in a position where he or she may enter into competition with that dental surgeon, subject to agreement between the contracting parties or, failing that, authorisation from the Conseil Départemental de…

The dental surgeon or any joint practice company, whatever its form, must not set up in the building where a colleague is practising without the agreement of the latter or, failing this, without the authorisation of the departmental council of the order. It is forbidden to set up in a professional capacity in premises or a building vacated by a colleague for a period of two years following his departure,…

There can be no joint practice of the profession without a written contract submitted to the local Dental Council, which respects the professional independence of each dental surgeon. In accordance with articles L. 4113-9 to L. 4113-12, contracts or amendments must be communicated to the Conseil départemental de l’ordre, which will check that they comply with the principles of this code of ethics and, if any exist, with the clauses…

The dental surgeon or the practice partnership which ceases all activity is obliged to inform the departmental council. The latter will record its decision and inform the national council. The dental surgeon or the company is removed from the roll unless he/she expressly requests to remain on it. The dental surgeon or the practice partnership which modifies its conditions of practice is obliged to inform the departmental council. The latter…

In the event of death, at the request of the heirs, the Conseil national de l’ordre may authorise a practitioner to operate the dental practice, for a period which it shall determine in the light of specific situations. The provisions of article R. 4127-277 will apply.