If a dental assistant faces a situation in which the dentist's or employer's conduct violates ethical standards,the dental assistant is:

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A dental assistant is not legally obligated to attempt to alter the circumstances,meaning the work conditions of his or her employment.
A dental assistant is not legally responsible for the errors of the employer under the doctrine of respondeat superior.
If a dental assistant faces a situation in which the dentist's or employer's conduct violates ethical standards,the dental assistant is not legally obligated to report questionable actions.However,the dental assistant has to live with the decision he or she makes.
A dental assistant is not legally obligated to attempt to alter the circumstances.

If a Dental Assistant Faces a Situation in Which the Dentist's