The ADA "Code of Ethics" is the gold standard for dental professional conduct. At last report,  the "Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct" of the American Dental Association is adopted by reference as the ethical standards for dentists, and applies to all dentists in 9 states. Currently the Virginia Board of Dentistry endorses the ADA CDT Codes and the ADA Guidelines on Sedation. Since the Guidelines on Sedation, the CDT Codes,  and ADA's "Code of Ethics" are universally accepted as the gold standards for the Profession, but the Board has not endorsed the "ADA Code of Ethics", I support the VDA Petition to the Board for endorsing the ADA "Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct".

We dentist in Virginia need and desire endorsement of the ADA "Code of Ethics" to guide us in our ethical behavior during this complex and challanging time.