Georgia Board of Dentistry - Legal Ethics and Professionalism Dental Hygienists
Tracking # 20-1302761
$13.00
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify key ethical principles and legal responsibilities governing dental hygiene practice in Georgia, including the application of Georgia Board Rule 150-8-.01 to licensed providers.
- Analyze professional scenarios involving boundary violations, documentation errors, improper delegation, or ethical misconduct, and determine appropriate actions to maintain compliance and uphold professional standards.
- Apply ethical decision-making strategies and regulatory guidelines to common clinical responsibilities, including infection control, billing practices, patient communication, and supervision requirements.
Course overview
Ethical conduct and legal accountability are cornerstones of effective and professional dental hygiene practice. Licensed dental hygienists in Georgia are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, competence, and patient-centered care while operating within a clearly defined legal framework. This course provides an in-depth exploration of ethical principles, Georgia Board of Dentistry regulations, and real-world expectations for professional conduct, including boundaries, documentation, billing practices, and infection control. Emphasis is placed on Rule 150-8-.01 and how it applies directly to hygienists as licensed providers. Through practical analysis and reflection, this training prepares dental hygienists to navigate ethical dilemmas, maintain compliance, and promote a safe, respectful, and legally sound clinical environment.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Georgia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Disclosure statements
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. Dr. Jonas Ashbaugh, DDS, FAGD, faculty for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Marie Fluent, DDS, CDIPC, planner for this educational event, also has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
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