ArticleBMC medical education2026
Dental students' perceptions of professional ethics practices demonstrated by faculty: a cross-sectional study.
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backgroundGiven the importance of patient rights, ethical principles must be emphasized through effective education of future clinicians. This study evaluated the dental students’ perceptions toward implementing the principles of professional ethics by the dental professors.
methodsIn this cross-sectional study, the attitude of the 200 dental students toward the adherence to the principles of professional ethics by the dental faculty of the Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, in 2022 were assessed. The sample size was calculated based on a previous similar study. Demographical and educational data of the students, and also their perceptions, were recorded using a validated, self-designed questionnaire scoring 34 to 102 as rarely (one score), sometimes (two scores), or often (three scores). The questionnaire demonstrated good validity (CVI & CVR > 0.88) and reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.84).
resultsThe mean age of students was 23.76 ± 2.86 years, and 44% of the dental students were females. Significant differences were observed across demographic and clinical variables. Female students and married individuals reported higher total scores compared to their counterparts (P < 0.05). Among clinical departments, students in radiology reported the highest median score, while those in orthodontics reported the lowest (P = 0.020).
conclusionWhile dental students generally held positive perceptions regarding their professors’ adherence to professional ethics, particularly in domains of respect and appearance, notable gaps were identified in error acknowledgment and responsiveness to feedback. These findings highlight the need for structured faculty development programs and curriculum reforms to reinforce ethical role modeling, especially in the areas of error management and constructive feedback.
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