The International Dental Ethics and Law Society presently undertakes the following activities:
1. International Congress on Dental Law and Ethics
Sponsorship (or co-sponsorship) of the bi-annual International Congress on Dental Law and Ethics. The first four such congresses were held in Louvain (1992), Copenhagen (1995), London (1998) and Amsterdam (2001). The 5th Congress was held in Omaha (Nebraska, USA) from July 31 to August 3, 2003.
2. IDEALS Bulletin
Publication of an informative Bulletin with short articles, book reviews, abstracts of recent articles in dental ethics and law, and news items. The Bulletin appears three times per year. Presently, it is only available in printed form but past issues will soon be available in electronic form as well.
3. IDEALS Webpage
The Society maintains an informative webpage. At present, all of the information on the webpage is publicly accessible. However, a members-only section is being developed as well.
4. Network
One of the primary functions of IDEALS is to foster contacts and communications between individuals and institutions interested in or concerned about the ethical and legal aspects of oral health care. IDEALS maintains a detailed membership database of all of its members that is available in printed form to registered members. Soon, this database will also be available electronically. Other electronic networking facilities are being developed.
1. International Congress on Dental Law and Ethics
Sponsorship (or co-sponsorship) of the bi-annual International Congress on Dental Law and Ethics. The first four such congresses were held in Louvain (1992), Copenhagen (1995), London (1998) and Amsterdam (2001). The 5th Congress was held in Omaha (Nebraska, USA) from July 31 to August 3, 2003.
2. IDEALS Bulletin
Publication of an informative Bulletin with short articles, book reviews, abstracts of recent articles in dental ethics and law, and news items. The Bulletin appears three times per year. Presently, it is only available in printed form but past issues will soon be available in electronic form as well.
3. IDEALS Webpage
The Society maintains an informative webpage. At present, all of the information on the webpage is publicly accessible. However, a members-only section is being developed as well.
4. Network
One of the primary functions of IDEALS is to foster contacts and communications between individuals and institutions interested in or concerned about the ethical and legal aspects of oral health care. IDEALS maintains a detailed membership database of all of its members that is available in printed form to registered members. Soon, this database will also be available electronically. Other electronic networking facilities are being developed.