Professional virtues: illuminating the path to ethical research in oral health
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Ethical research is vital in pursuit of advancing scientific knowledge as well as promoting and improving oral health outcomes that are in accordance with the needs of communities. Guidelines, principles and duties outlined in various international and national professional associations serve to guide ethical research in healthcare, including oral health.
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