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Bruce Peltier, Ph.D.

Ethics and Managed Care
This workshop includes the application of bioethics theory to specific cases in managed care dentistry and health care.  Pitfalls and guidelines are discussed as a way to decide about managed care and prepare for the future. This workshop includes a brief introductory lecture where participants become actively involved in discussion and reflection.

California Law and Professional Ethics
This is a 3 unit continuing education course designed to meet the California State Board of Dental Examiners requirement for license renewal.  It includes:

  • scope of practice
  • requirement for renewal of a license
  • use of auxiliaries in a dental practice
  • laws governing the prescribing of drugs
  • acts in violation of the Dental Practice Act
  • selected ethical issues

This course will provide an overview and review of the 1994 edition of the Dental Practice Act.

Executive Coaching for Dentists
Individual consultation is available for dentists who wish to examine their present interpersonal and organizational effectiveness on a one-to-one basis. Ongoing assessment and coaching takes place within the context of the dentist's practice. By arrangement.

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Ethics Education

Dr. Bruce Peltier

Dr. Bruce Peltier is Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of the Pacific. He is course director of Ethics Education and teaches communication and behavior sciences at the dental school. He is a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed marriage, family, and child counselor. He also maintains an executive coaching practice.