High-resolution geographic information system tools map all general dentistry and periodontal practice locations as key sources of health inequity.

Good clinicians understand why a patient is asking for a test or treatment, and their skillful counseling can often stem the tide of requests for marginally beneficial tests and procedures.

Heightened caution, improved physician and patient communication, and equitable access are key priorities.

Device innovation has potential to improve patient outcomes over time, yet prospective benefits must be considered in light of risks.

Information different patients need or want about cybersecurity risk varies, so communicating clearly is always key.

Some clinicians offering image-guided procedures have little training in palliative medicine, which is both a clinical and an ethical problem.

Beatrice L. Brown joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr Aaron S Kesselheim: "How Should Clinicians and Organizations Assess Risks and Benefits of First-in-Human Implantation of Investigational Devices?"

Dr Donna-Bea Tillman joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article: "What Should the Public Know About Implantable Material and Device Innovation in the US?"

A nudge is an intervention designed to prompt a person to “voluntarily” make a choice intended by those who altered an environment or situation to yield that choice.

Social media platforms and organizational websites that facilitate organ procurement should respect potential donors’ autonomy and confidentiality.