Unethical aspects of homeopathic dentistry

Shaw, D. (2010) Unethical aspects of homeopathic dentistry. British Dental Journal, 209(10), pp. 493-496. (doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2010.1032)

Abstract

In the last year there has been a great deal of public debate about homeopathy, the system of alternative medicine whose main principles are that like cures like and that potency increases relative to dilution. The House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology concluded in November 2009 that there is no evidence base for homeopathy, and agreed with some academic commentators that homeopathy should not be funded by the NHS. While homeopathic doctors and hospitals are quite commonplace, some might be surprised to learn that there are also many homeopathic dentists practising in the UK. This paper examines the statements made by several organisations on behalf of homeopathic dentistry and suggests that they are not entirely ethical and may be in breach of various professional guidelines.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Shaw, Dr David
• Authors: Shaw, D.
• Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BJ Ethics; R Medicine > RK Dentistry
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School
• Journal Name: British Dental Journal
• Journal Abbr.: BDJ
• Publisher: Nature Publishing Group for the British Dental Association
• ISSN: 0007-0610
• ISSN (Online): 1476-5373
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2010 Nature
• First Published: First published in British Dental Journal 209(10):493-496
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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