Using Patients as Participants in Dental Board Exams for Licensure — A Contemporary Demonstration of Reductio ad Absurdum

Abstract

In his commentary, Dr. Vernillo supports Dr. Schloss’s argument and goes further. He asserts that given advances in current computer and informational technology, board examinations that adequately assess dental students’ clinical skills without the use of human subjects are doable, ethically justified, and should be mandated.