On being self-ish, self-less or well-balanced (other-ish), and how this may relate to practicing dentistry

Authors

  • Leanne Sykes Head of Department of Prosthodontics, University of Pretoria https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2002-6238
  • Thomas Corne Postma Head Clinical Unit, Department of Dental Management Sciences, University of Pretoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/2519-0105/2022/v77no6a8

Keywords:

malpractice, repercussions

Abstract

It has been said that people are driven by either self interest or caring for others. In extreme cases, the former selfishly seek self-fulfilment, often at the expense of others, while the latter selflessly and altruistically strive to please others, many times with personal costs. This paper will explore the issues of selfish versus selfless behaviour with regard to the practice of dentistry, and
offers dialogue on how practitioners could pursue a more balanced option that will serve the best interest of both parties.

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Author Biography

  • Thomas Corne Postma, Head Clinical Unit, Department of Dental Management Sciences, University of Pretoria


    2. : MChD, DHSM, PhD, 

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Published

2022-10-10

Issue

Vol. 77 No. 06 (2022): The South African Dental Journal

Section

Ethics

License

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

How to Cite

On being self-ish, self-less or well-balanced (other-ish), and how this may relate to practicing dentistry. (2022). South African Dental Journal, 77(06), 369-371. https://doi.org/10.17159/2519-0105/2022/v77no6a8

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