- The ethical principle of Non-maleficence signifies a dentist's obligation to avoid causing harm to patients.
- It is a fundamental duty in healthcare to ensure that treatments or procedures do not inflict unnecessary injury or suffering.
- Unlike beneficence, which focuses on doing good, non-maleficence emphasizes preventing harm.
- This principle guides dentists to carefully consider risks and minimize potential negative outcomes in patient care.

Reference: Glick, M. (Ed.). Ethics and Law in Dental Medicine, 3rd Edition, Chapter 2, p. 27-30