Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery - Dental Columbian Yearbook (New York, NY)

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COLLEGE OF DENTAL AND ORAL SURGERY OF NEW YORK 302-4.6 EAST 3 5th STREET DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIVE DENTISTRY Arthur Lessxer Swift, D. D. s. ' H S f ' iPl ■■? a«t +e t Ast iai £ J May 5 ' 9 To the Class of 1919: The sentence pronounced against me by the class, I trust, is a true indict- ment, and if the sentence really is a just one, then naturally we may expect some effective manifestations to appear in the professional career of the Class of 1919. You are upon the threshold of your chosen career and, if you would mould and build that career to the highest possible degree of service and attainment, you must follow certain well known paths. High ideals, strict integrity, clean morals, broad mindedness as to one ' s methods of practice and technic (the only possible means of securing the best), strict adherence to asepsis in person, equipment, instruments and technic, not forgetting ethical consideration for other practitioners, these are some of the important paths which must not be overlooked. Bear in mind that we must always be students if we would keep abreast of the times; do not discard your text-books, subscribe for at least one or more of the best dental journals and make good use of them. At the earliest opportunity join your local, State or National dental societies and attend the meetings conscientiously when possible, thus identifying yourself with your profession. I would not weary you, however, with too much advice, as I probably have contributed my full share throughout your student years. I assure you of my appreciation of this dedication, and trust that your Alma Mater may have reason to be justly proud of the achievements of the Class of 1919. i a t ,i r-