The dress and appearance for all students enrolled at the School of Dentistry is expected to project a professional image that enhances the faculty, patient, staff, and visitor confidence in students as competent members of a health care team committed to education, service, and quality care.

In compliance with OSHA regulations and CDC guidelines regarding personal protection and infection control, the school's policy defines acceptable dress and appearance standards for all dental students.

The dress and appearance standard is a universal standard that applies to all classrooms, lecture halls, clinics and laboratories.  Exceptions can only be authorized at the discretion of the Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinics or Assistant/Associate Dean for Student Affairs (2026).