As the “gold standard” for dental professional conduct, I strongly believe the VA Board of Dentistry should endorse the ADA “Code of Ethics.” To not support such an important, universally accepted code regarding ethical behavior in our profession seriously concerns me.  Accepting this code (as opposed to creating a new one) would alleviate the potential for most misunderstandings between the Board and practitioners, and would allow practitioners to focus on providing the best care possible to our patients.