A dentist should avoid allowing which of the following to interfere with their professional duties?

- A dentist must maintain professional integrity by prioritizing patient care above external influences.
- Party politics can introduce bias or conflicts that compromise objective decision-making and ethical responsibilities.
- Unlike personal financial gain or treatment protocols, which are directly related to care, politics are irrelevant and may detract from focusing on the patient's best interests.
- Therefore, dentists should avoid allowing political views to interfere with their professional duties to ensure unbiased, ethical treatment.

Reference: Ethics in Dentistry, Vol. 1, Chapter 3, p. 45