J Am Dent Assoc. 1988 Oct;117(5):657-61.
The ethical statements which have historically been subscribed to by the dental profession have had the benefit of the patient as their primary goal. Recognition of this goal, and of the education and training of a dentist, has resulted in society affording to the profession the privilege and obligation of self-government. The Association calls upon members of the profession to be caring and fair in their contact with patients. Although the structure of society may change, the overriding obligation of the dentist will always remain the duty to provide quality care in a competent and timely manner. All members must protect and preserve the high standards of oral health care provided to the public by the profession. They must strive to improve the care delivered--through education, training, research and, most of all, adherence to a stringent code of ethics, structured to meet the needs of the patient.
牙科行业历来认可的伦理声明一直将患者的利益作为首要目标。对这一目标以及牙医教育与培训的认可，使得社会赋予该行业自治的特权和义务。协会呼吁该行业成员在与患者接触时要有爱心且公正。尽管社会结构可能会发生变化，但牙医的首要义务始终是有能力且及时地提供优质护理。所有成员都必须保护并维护该行业向公众提供的高标准口腔医疗服务。他们必须努力通过教育、培训、研究，尤其是遵守严格的道德准则（该准则旨在满足患者需求）来改善所提供的护理。
