Cosmetic procedures and ethics

New guidelines on cosmetic procedures and a statement on the use of superannuation for dental treatment have again shone the light on ethical conduct and the tension between business and healthcare.In the past week Ahpra has released two guidelines and a joint statement with the Dental and Medical boards which highlight some ethical challenges facing the dental profession. They come off the back of a series of stories, and no doubt complaints and notifications, regarding cosmetic procedures and the compassionate release of superannuation.In this episode of the Dental as Anything podcast I talk the new Ahpra guidelines on cosmetic procedures and the implications for dental practitioners, and our role more broadly in upholding ethical standards to maintain trust in the profession.