• Ethics Assignment
Is dentistry a profession? Part 1. Professionalism defined. Welie JV. J Can Dent Assoc. 2004 Sep; 70(8):529-32.
o http://www.cda-adc.ca/jcda/vol-70/issue-8/529.pdf
• Is dentistry a profession? Part 2. The hallmarks of professionalism. Welie JV. J Can Dent Assoc. 2004 Oct; 70(9):599-602.
o http://www.cda-adc.ca/jcda/vol-70/issue-9/599.pdf
• Is dentistry a profession? Part 3. Future challenges. Welie JV. J Can Dent Assoc. 2004 Nov; 70(10):675-8.
o http://www.cda-adc.ca/jcda/vol-70/issue-10/675.pdf
• After reviewing this presentation and reading the required readings, discuss 2 facts, quotes or comments from the Welie articles that you found interesting, challenging or that were new knowledge to you.
• Please write a 1-page essay, and:
o 1. Identify where the thought, quote or comment came from (which of the 3 articles)
o 2. Explain why you chose that thought, quote or comment
o 3. Answer ONE of the following questions:
A) Do you believe there is a difference in the concepts of professionalism, profession and what it means to be a professional in different countries? Explain why or why not.
B) Do you think that the concepts of professionalism, profession and what it means to be a professional have changed over the years? If so, explain how.
