I support the adoption of the ADA Code of Ethics. Whether we are general dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists, endodontists, orthodontists, or pediatrtic dentists, we are all dentists first. This is a comprehensive document which guides the board as to how they shall enforce violations of the law regarding fee splitting. 

Most of the "no" opinions you are seeing are coming from those who directly benefit from the practice of fee splitting. When I started my new practice, I was told by a local lab that oral surgeons and periodontists provide abutment parts to the general dentist, or pay for part of their lab bills.  With a GP who may be billing for the abutment and receving partial credit for the parts or lab bill, it is quite clear that ethics are violated. We bill patients and include cost of materials within that bill. However because there are no guidelines, there is no way to enforce what one persons idea of ethics is compared with anothers. Without the clear guide from the ADA code, how can the board enforce these laws with local laboratories?  

Dentistry is not just about profiting. It is about ethically and honestly providing excellent care. I strongly encourage the board to accept Terry Dickinsons petition.