College of Dental Medicine (CDM)—Predoctoral Program 2024–2025 134 7. Dress Code Students must maintain a neat, clean appearance befitting students attending professional school. Therefore, attire should convey a professional appearance whenever the student is on the main campus, or at any off-campus site for any school-related activity. In addition, the dress code incorporates policies related to infection control and safety in a clinical and/or laboratory environment. The dress code is to be maintained at all times. Those failing to comply may be dismissed from the campus, clinic site, or activity resulting in an unexcused absence for the day. Questionable or disputed cases of dress or grooming shall be presented to the assistant dean of Admissions, Student Affairs and Services, whose decision shall be final. Repeated violations will be considered improper professional behavior and may result in disciplinary action. For all students, a white clinic jacket and university-issued identification badge should be worn at all times for university and program events when scrubs are not appropriate. For all Predoctoral Dental Students: • Each entering predoctoral dental class is assigned a specific colored-matched scrub set by the dean of the CDM. Students are required to have their name and other information embroidered on these scrub sets, as instructed by the CDM Office of Student Services. Students are required to wear their designated scrub sets whenever they are on campus for educational purposes (i.e., when they attend didactic courses, laboratory courses, and/or clinics), or at any off-campus educational site for any CDM, HPD, or university-related activity. For off-campus events, professional attire can be worn in place of scrub sets. • Clothing must be clean and neat. • Approved footwear includes closed-toe shoes or sneakers that are clean, in good condition, and provide safe traction and coverage of the feet. • Pant hems may not drag on the floor. • Personal protective equipment (PPE, such as clinic gowns, masks, gloves, etc.) may only be worn in the clinical areas. • Students must adhere to any dress code protocols as designated in the Clinic Policies and Procedures Manual. • For certain special events, students may be permitted to dress in appropriate business attire. Personal Grooming and Appearance Policies: Without unduly restricting individual tastes, the following personal appearance policies must be followed: • Mustaches and beards must be clean, well-trimmed, and neat. • Hair must be clean, neat, not obscure the face or vision of the student, and be worn in such a manner as to prevent contact with the patient or other items in the care environment.
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