162 College of Dental Medicine (CDM)—Master of Dental Science Certificate Program 2024–2025 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 M.D.S., 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. • 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. • Fingernails should be clean, neat, and of short to medium length. Students may not have artificial nails while providing patient care services. • Offensive body odor and poor personal hygiene are not professionally acceptable. • Jewelry should not be functionally restrictive or dangerous to patient care or simulation activities. • Students must always have their own NSU-issued ID badge, which must be contained in a manner in which it does not come in contact with the patient or interfere with simulation activities. • Facial jewelry—such as eyebrow rings, nose rings, lip rings, and tongue studs—are not professionally appropriate and must not be worn during business hours. • Torso body piercings with visible jewelry or jewelry that can be seen through or under clothing must not be worn during business hours. • Visible tattoos and similar body art must be covered during business hours. • Chewing gum or nicotine products is strictly prohibited. Students may not wear the following: • shorts or cutoffs • miniskirts • jeans • see-through clothing or halter tops
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