Profession, the Case of Bulgaria

Autonomy as a core feature of dentistry was reestablished along the reestablishment of democracy and market economy in Bulgaria. This process comprises moral, legal and professional aspects. The purpose of this study is to analyze interdependence between professionalism and ethics and to define a model of ethical system of the dental practitioner. The need for consensus on formulating the rules of professionalism in dentistry taking into consideration the complex values ’ and institutions ’ impacts was reviewed. Integration of ethical education in the dental curriculum and continuing education in dentistry is suggested