All members of the ÌÀÍ·Ìõ voluntarily agree to abide by the ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct (ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Code) as a condition of membership in the ÌÀÍ·Ìõ. By requiring in its Bylaws that the professional conduct of its members be governed by the ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Code, the ÌÀÍ·Ìõ promotes adherence to high ethical standards by all members of the dental profession.
Through the activities of the ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs—the agency dedicated to enhancing the ethical conscience of dentists — a forum is provided for self-regulation, the public and profession are kept informed of current and emerging ethical issues and members are reminded of their obligation to adhere to the standards of conduct set forth in the ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Code.
Ethics resources
The materials provided through this section of the ÌÀÍ·Ìõ web site are intended for members and dental students, as well as the public-at-large. This resource has been compiled and is provided by the ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs to increase awareness of ethics and professional standards and the application of ethical principles in the dental practice environment. Additional resources will be added as they become available.