Theoretical setup of essential bioethical aspects in modern stomatology

Abstract

Introduction: The objective of this study was to outline the essential bioethical aspects in modern stomatology as there are fundamentals questions concerning dentistry as a profession, the patient-dentist relationship and oral health that must be addressed to form a relevant to practice basis of dental bioethics. Materials and methods: For the project were used published scientific materials (monographs, articles, collections of scientific forums) statistical textbooks, internet sources, personal observations in contact with patients at the practical lessons. The used methods are: analytical, comparative, bioethical, medical-historical, statistical. Results: The general aspects of bioethics in dentistry are: theoretical bioethical approches specific to stomatology, assessment of the relationship between dentist and patient, the analysis of bioethical issues for dental scientific researches, the discussion of multiple clinical cases. More other aspects and issues arise from the general ones: the complex of problems raised from the transplantology field, bioethical aspects derived from the technological advances, the costly innovations such as CAD/CAM technology, application of lasers and implants; which do not only increase the care quality but also make it inaccessible to some social classes. Conclusion: Modern stomatology challenges bioethics to study and solve some important problems starting with the inexhaustible dentist - patient relationship and its variety of situations and finishing with the most pressing: the current oversupply of dentists which has implications for issues of care quality. Stomatology has always been sensitive to issues of public opinion and professional status that is why bioethical investigations could exceed the theoretical and medical environment, offering new recommendations and solutions.