Bioethics in the context of the Hospital Dentistry: a critical review

Abstract

Objective: to reflect on the application of the basic principles of bioethics in the performance of the dentist in a hospital environment. Materials and Methods: a critical review of the scientific literature was performed by searching the PubMed, Scielo, and Virtual Health Library databases using the descriptors “Bioethics,” “Dental Staff, Hospital,” “Ethics, Dental” and “Ethics, Institutional.” Results: there were no specific studies on the proposed theme. There was a lack of studies in the scientific literature on the specific application of the bioethical principles in the routine of dental professionals at hospitals. Conclusion: the observance and respect for the bioethical pillars of autonomy, justice, beneficence and non-maleficence must be included in the attitudes of the dentist and the multidisciplinary team, minimizing the discomforts caused by problems of general and oral disorders.