GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE  

At this time, the required clinic attire is for all dental personnel in and around the clinic area closely associating with patients to wear the disposable gowns provided by the College of Dentistry.  The appropriate garments to be worn under gowns have not been previously stipulated.  It is the spirit of these guidelines to establish attire that promotes a positive image of our students and our College to the public.  It is hoped that all students, faculty and staff will cooperate with these guidelines. 

Professional clinic attire should be worn when assigned to any treatment area in order to comply with Infection Control Protocol. 

A.      Clothing

Acceptable

·         Washable dress slacks/plants

·         Washable blouses, sweaters or collared shirts

·         Washable scrub tops and/or bottoms (either one can be combined with any other appropriate article of clothing)

·         Washable skirts or dresses that are no higher than 2” above the knee.  In compliance with Infection Control Guidelines, leggings or stockings must be worn underneath to cover exposed part of the leg. 

Note: “Tuckable” shirts are to be kept tucked in

 Not Acceptable

·         Jeans/denim (including skirts), shorts, gym or sweat clothing, spandex, midriffs showing (no flesh between shirt and bottoms), cleavage showing, tank or halter tops, T-shirts (of any kind), and any undergarments showing through or around clothing.

·         Any head covering, except those required for religious reasons. 

B.      Foot Wear

Acceptable

·         Dress shoes, any type of tennis shoes 

Not Acceptable

·         Open toe sandals 

C.      Protective Attire

The disposable clinic gown must be worn for all treatment procedures to prevent exposure to blood or other body fluid.  The gowns should not be worn into the lobby area when greeting or dismissing your patient(s). 

D.      Barrier Techniques

Gloves, protective eyewear and surgical masks must be worn for all treatment procedures to prevent exposure to blood or other body fluid. 

E.      Enforcement

Each time a student is not in accordance with this policy, a note is to be given to the student’s clinic director.  On the first two offenses, the clinic director is to document the case and give a written warning to the offending student.  On the third offense, a review of the dress code policy is to be done between the offending student and his/her clinic director.  On the fourth (or any subsequent) offense, the student is to meet with the Chair of Primary Care, who will levy a punishment that can consist of anything up to and including a lowering of the student’s clinic grade for the quarter.  These warnings will be cumulative from the first day the offending student started clinic at the beginning of the 3^rd year. 

Adopted by Student Government Association, May, 2003