Table 2. ADA code of ethics.

American Dental Association – Code of Ethics
Section 1 - PATIENT AUTONOMY      This principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to treat the patient according to the patient’s desires, within the bounds of accepted treatment, …
Section 3 - BENEFICENCE      …The most important aspect of this obligation is the competent and timely delivery of dental care within the bounds of clinical circumstances presented by the patient, with due consideration being given to the needs, desires and values of the patient.