For safety reasons, open-toed shoes or sandals are not permitted in the clinics. Students may wear scrubs under their disposable gowns. Scrubs must be either blue or green with no lettering and maintained in a clean and presentable manner. Shoes with scrubs are to be plain white and kept in good condition. Clean, white athletic-style shoes are suitable for use with scrub suits.
Students pay for and clean their surgical gowns.
Employees and students in these departments and programs must follow the dress code guidelines set forth in writing by administrators in these areas. Students should strive for a professional appearance in all locations throughout the dental school or elsewhere at the medical center. Street clothing described in the clinic section above is preferred for most types of activities at the school. A slightly more casual look is acceptable outside the clinics, although students and employees are encouraged to err on the conservative side if they are in doubt about the appropriateness of certain items of apparel. Socks or hosiery must be worn by everyone at all times.