Dental Student Code of Professional and Academic Conduct

Dental professionals are expected, not only by patients but also by society as a whole, to possess certain attributes, which include, but are not limited to:

1. Altruism, whereby they subordinate their own interests to care of their patients;
2. High ethical and moral standards;
3. Honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, caring, compassion and respect in their interactions with patients, colleagues and others.
4. Accountability, not only for their own actions, but also for those of their colleagues, which is the basis for the autonomy of the profession.
5. Maintaining confidentiality concerning the patient and the patient’s records. The WLHSDM expects dental students to exhibit these attributes.

Further detailed information regarding the Student Code of Professional and Academic Conduct for all students at TTUHSC El Paso can be found within the Institutional Student Handbook: https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices/institutional-handbooks.aspx