Dental Medicine Predoctoral Handbook 2025-2026

College of Dental Medicine (CDM)—Predoctoral Program 2025–2026 127 NSU’s CDM has established the following Code of Behavioral Conduct, which shall apply to all predoctoral students enrolled in the college: • Students enrolled at NSU CDM are expected to adhere to behavior consistent with the high standards of the dental profession. Compliance with institutional rules and regulations, as well as city, state, and federal laws, is expected and required. • Dental students shall act honorably, ethically, and in a professional manner. Dishonesty, unethical actions, or other inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated. Such inappropriate conduct disruptive to the academic or operational functioning of the college includes, but is not limited to, conduct unbecoming a dental student and/or conduct that is violative of the rules promulgated by the Florida State Board of Dentistry. It is not possible to enumerate all forms of inappropriate behavior that would raise serious questions concerning a student’s ability to continue in the academic program or to practice after graduation. Any student or faculty and staff member who knowingly or directly observes academic dishonesty is obligated to report this observation. Failure to report any such observation or refusal to participate in an investigative proceeding may constitute a violation of the Code of Behavioral Conduct. Every member of the CDM community (i.e., students, administrators, faculty members, and employees) has the duty to report a predoctoral student violation of the Code of Behavioral Conduct to the SPC whenever it is felt that a substantial breach of the code has occurred. Failure to report a violation of the code is itself a violation. All members of the college community have an affirmative duty to participate in the inquiry or investigative complaint process. At the discretion of the academic program, violations of college or university conduct/behavioral policies may be referred to the NSU dean of students to be addressed under the conduct procedures detailed in the NSU portion of this handbook. Oath of Academic and Professional Conduct for Students in NSU’s CDM Each matriculating class of students in NSU’s CDM will recite their Class Oath at the White Coat Ceremony marking their readiness to tread the path leading to the D.M.D. degree. By reciting their own oath, students will pledge to adhere to the tenets of their oath throughout dental school, in all settings that reflect upon the integrity and suitability of the student to practice dental medicine. Successful progression through the curriculum and graduation with the D.M.D. degree are contingent upon the student’s adherence to the oath. The following are the general rules, policies, and professional attributes that shall apply to all students: 1. Professional Attributes Students of NSU CDM are expected at all times to behave in a way exemplifying the following professional attributes, which have been identified by the faculty members as behaviors and attitudes that dental students are expected to develop. Learning experiences related to these attributes occur throughout the curriculum, and student attainment of each attribute is assessed in a variety of ways: • Communication skills • Legal and Regulatory Compliance • Documentation and Imaging

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