To provide oral health care reflecting professional knowledge, judgment, and ability;
To serve all patients without discrimination;
To increase public understanding of oral health;
To generate public confidence in members of the dental health profession;
To cooperate with all health professionals in meeting the health needs of the public;
To recognize and uphold the laws and regulations governing this profession;
To participate in this professional association and uphold its purpose;
To maintain professional competence through continuing education;
To exchange professional knowledge with other health professionals;
To represent dental hygiene with high standards of personal conduct;
To respect the rights of patients to autonomy, veracity, justice, and confidentiality.