Dental Assistant Appearance Guidelines: Earrings & Hair

Earrings

• No dangling or sharp-edged earrings (risk of patient/staff injury, catching on clothing/hair).
• Wear studs or small hoops close to earlobe.

Hair

• Must be pulled back (ponytail, bun) to prevent falling into patient's mouth/eyes, obstructing vision, or contaminating instruments.

These guidelines ensure patient safety and infection control.