Professionalism is an essential part of dental hygiene. This is a vital quality we can all use to succeed in life. It is very important to be professional at all times. Professionalism would include, dressing, speaking appropriately, and punctuality. Adhering to the code of ethics and applying this to the process of care.The ability to work with a team is crucial. We all can't do everything alone so having the appreciation to learn and work with others is a key factor. Our class has written our own class code of ethics.