blank: “I, __________________, as a trusted steward of oral health, vow to faithfully uphold the values of Autonomy, Non-malefi cence, Benefi cence, Justice, and Veracity. I commit to a life of learning, ever striving to expand my knowledge and skills, that I may imbue in my practice the highest standards of care and hold my colleagues accountable to the same. With healing hands and a compassionate heart, I embrace the call to provide care, refusing to


compromise on the excellence expected of me - always mindful that I treat not merely a disease, but a person who deserves my attention and respect. Finally, I affi rm my duty to preserve my


own well-being, understanding that to best serve others, I must be of sound mind and body. Through any challenge, I will humbly seek to adapt, grow and refl ect. Here do I bind my honor to labor in the art and science of dentistry, that my hands may help, my


mind may consider, and my heart may serve those whom I have been called to heal.” If that doesn’t inspire you to dig out your


white coat and strut around the offi ce with a new burst of responsibility, I don’t know what does. Hold that head up! Take a deep breath! We are important! We are driven! We


are beautiful healthcare professionals! We are DENTISTS!!


Take care, Dr. Rhoda J. Sword


Sept 2025


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