profession—not excluding those who are his competitors—with the honor
of a gentleman and the honesty of a true man; and when he has occasion
to examine the operations of a neighboring practitioner, to do so
without criticism.
SEC. 2. And when called upon to counsel concerning the utility of any
operation, it becomes him to excuse any perceived faults which may
justly be excused, and to make no attempt to undermine the confidence
of a patient in a reputable practitioner, or by under-bidding, attempt
to secure patronage that might go to another dentist.
SEC. 3. He should esteem it enough for honorable rivalry that the
patient of another practitioner should from voluntary preference seek
his professional skill. In short, he should treat every professional
brother as he would his own brother in the flesh engaged in the same
calling, or as a father would a SOD whose success he would not hinder.
ARTICLE III.