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Ethics and Law
Chapter One
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | A nongovernmental process for ensuring that a predetermined set of standards has been met; used to assure the public that the graduates of a particular program are prepared to practice. |
| Competency | Having the knowledge, skill and ability to perform a prescribed set of tasks or duties independently and with cofidence. |
| Duty | Action or conduct based on moral or leagal obligation. |
| Licensure | A process regulated by a governmental agency in which individuals are authorized to perform certain functions. |
| Oath | A solenm promise to do something or to follow some guidelines. |
| Peer Review | The process of allowing professional colleagues to critically examine treatment provided in a dental or dental hygiene case and render an opinion on the appropriateness of that treatment. |
| Professional Traits | Characteristics desirable in a health care professional. |
| Professionalism | The quality of performing with the skill, knowledge, and abilities of a professional person; the possession of specialized knowlegde and skill in a field of human endevor. |
| Standard | A qualiaty or specific level of performance. |
| Traits | A Characteristic. |
| Value | A principle or concept considered worthwhile. |
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