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ArticleJournal of bioethical inquiry2026

Perception of Ethics in Dental Treatments of People with Disabilities : A Comprehensive Mixed Method Approach from Ecuador.

Thainah B S Zambrano, Sandra C Z Palma, Anabela B B Madrid, N R Maddela

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Thainah B S ZambranoDentistry Department, Bioethics Committee, Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo, Av. Metroplitana and Av. Olímpica, Portoviejo, 130101, Manabí, Ecuador. tbsantos@sangregorio.edu.ec.
Sandra C Z PalmaDentistry Department, Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo, Av. Metropolitan and Av. Olímpica, Portoviejo, 130101, Manabí, Ecuador.
Anabela B B MadridDentistry Department, Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo, Av. Metropolitan and Av. Olímpica, Portoviejo, 130101, Manabí, Ecuador.
N R MaddelaDepartamento de Ciencias Biológicas, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Av. Urbina, Portoviejo, 130105, Manabí, Ecuador. raju.maddela@utm.edu.ec.

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In the realm of dental treatment for individuals with disabilities, ethics plays a fundamental role by emphasizing the foundational principles of respect, dignity, and equitable access to dental care. Living with disabilities exerts a considerable impact upon the daily lives of affected individuals-one recognized by Ecuadorian disability law-which highlights the imperative role of caregivers in providing necessary support. Therefore, the objective of this study was to identify the perception of ethics in dental treatments of people with disabilities. The conducted study, involving the participation of thirty-five dentists in Ecuador, seeks to discern ethical perceptions surrounding dental treatments. It underscores the pressing need to synchronize ethical-moral values with tailored procedures to achieve truly inclusive care. A comprehensive approach to ethics in dentistry for individuals with disabilities is imperative. This entails a thorough consideration of individual needs and the application of ethical-moral values. Continuous education and interdisciplinary collaboration stand out as indispensable components to provide quality and respectful care. The study serves to underscore the paramount importance of ethics in the dental field, emphasizing the need to adapt to diversities and ensure inclusion in the provision of care to patients with disabilities.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelDental Care for Persons with DisabilitiesDentistsEthics, DentalPersons with DisabilitiesAdultEcuadorFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHumansMalePerceptionRespectBioethicsDental careIndividuals with disabilitiesProfessional AutonomyProfessional practice

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