Atlanta Southern Dental College - Asodecoan Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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-S, a 3 ir- 7 P THE DENTIST'S CREED O RESPECT my profession, my reputation and myself To be honest and hir with my patients as I expect my patients to be honest and fair with me, to think of Dentistry with loyalty, speak of it with praise, and act always as a cus- todian of its good name. To be a man whose word carries weight with my fellow-citizens, to be a booster, not a knoclcerg a pusher, nor a kickerg a motor, not a clog. 'ICI' 422 To msn my expectations of reward on a solid foundation of service ren- deredg to be willing to pay the price in honest effort. To look upon my work as opportunity to be seized with joy and made the most of, and not as painful drudgery to be reluctantly endured 'Ill 'ICI' To REINIELIBER that success lies within myself, in my own brain, my own ambition, my own courage and determination. To expect difficulties and force my way through them, to convert hard experience into capital for future struggles. if G To nnunvrs in my proposition heart and soul, to carry an air of optimism into the presence of possible patientsg to dispel ill temper with cheerful- ness, kill doubts with strong convictions, and reduce active friction with an agreeable personality Q Q To MAKE a study of the professional and business sides of Dentistryg to know both sides in every detail from the ground upg to mix brains with my efforts, and use system and method in my work, to hnd time ro do everything needful by never letting time find me doing nothing. To make every hour bring me dividends in fees, increased knowledge, or healthful recreation. it it To sawn money as well as earn it, to cutout expensive amusemenrs until I can afford them. 5 H FINALLY to take a good grip on the joy of life, to play the game like a gentleman, to Hght against nothing so hard as my own weakncssesg and to endeavor to grow as a denrist,antl asa man with the passage of every day of time. THIS IS MY CREED if ai. 41'