My name is Fotini V. Anagnostopoulos-King. I was born and raised in Greece. I finished High School in England, received my bachelor's degree from Ohio University, and D.M.D. from Tufts School of Dental Medicine. I completed an Advanced General Dentistry residency at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. I subsequently obtained a post-baccalaureate certificate in Research Ethics at the University of Maryland Graduate School and a certificate in Professionalism at the Academy for Professionalism in Health Care. 

I worked as a general dentist in the private sector for twenty years and joined the University of 
Maryland School of Dentistry as a Clinical Assistant Professor and clinical director twelve years 
ago. 

I love international film, ethnic music, traveling with family and friends, reading, writing and 
swimming. 

This comprehensive course explores the intersection of ethical decision-making and dental 
practice, focusing on the key principles that guide moral choices. Participants will delve into the 
ADA Ethical Principles, with an emphasis on the nuanced tension between autonomy and 
paternalism, examining how these principles inform ethical decisions. Special attention will be 
given to benevolent deception, and will explore its relevance in addressing complex moral 
dilemmas. 
The course will provide a deeper understanding of vulnerability, highlighting the unique ethical 
considerations in dental populations, and will offer an enriched perspective on the historical 
development of informed consent and its role in modern dental ethics. Participants will also 
learn how to differentiate between ethical dilemmas, uncertainties, distress, and weakness, 
equipping them with tools to navigate complex situations. 
Ultimately, attendees will gain practical skills to assess and analyze ethical dilemmas in dentistry 
through structured frameworks, while cultivating moral courage and reflection as essential 
elements in making informed, compassionate decisions in addition to initial responses based on 
one's worldview. 

This course is designed to elevate participants' ethical awareness, enabling them to act with 
integrity in all facets of dental practice.

During this course, participants will:

•  Review the definitions and applications of the ADA Ethical Principles, with a special emphasis on Autonomy vs. Paternalism
• Explain Benevolent Deception and its applicability in solving moral dilemmas
• Identify Vulnerability and appreciate the additional layers it presents in dental populations
• Gain a new appreciation for the doctrine of Informed Consent upon reviewing its history
• Differentiate between ethical dilemmas, uncertainties, distress, and weakness
• Gain a new understanding of how to assess and analyze dental ethical dilemmas based on specific frameworks, moral courage and reflection

Must be UMSOD Alumni

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