11. ADA Violated Patients' Rights American Dental Association's Special Report The ADA and CDA Principals of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct was recently changed to say, "the removal of amalgam restorations from the non-allergic patient for the alleged purpose of removing toxic substances from the body, when such treatment is performed solely at the recommendation or suggestion of the dentist, is improper and unethical". IAOMT Response We conclude that the alteration of the ADA and CDA code of ethics to indict those dentists who recommend the removal of amalgam because of suspected toxicity violated the rights of the patient to informed consent and freedom of choice between the doctor and patient. Although the Association states that, "dentists should choose the best possible restorative material for each patient on an individual basis." this is clearly not their intent. The changes to the Principals of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct restrict the dentists¹ freedom of speech and deprive the patient of the legal right to informed consent and freedom of choice.