National Dental Assisting Examining Board © 2001 – 2024 National Dental Assisting Examining Board 40 APPENDIX B: Professional Attire and Safety Professional Attire Uniform Candidates must provide their own uniform. Clinic uniforms with no personal, college or dental clinic identifiers. Clinic shoes (closed toe and heel) and hosiery/socks must be worn in the clinic. Jewelry and Hair Jewelry must be kept to a minimum for safety reasons. Hair must be kept back off the face for safety reasons. Long hair must be secured. Safety. Safety Glasses (clear glass only): Candidates must provide their own safety glasses or prescription glasses. Safety glasses (clear glass only) or prescription glasses MUST be worn at all times in the clinical setting, including the radiography rooms and processing area. Candidates who refuse to wear safety glasses or prescription glasses will not be permitted to begin the orientation or evaluation session. Gloves NDAEB will provide gloves, Candidates are permitted to bring their own – GLOVESMUST BE LATEX FREE ONLY. A new pair of treatment gloves will be required for each procedure. Treatment gloves will only be worn in the operatory setting and radiography rooms. Masks Masks must be worn correctly completely covering the nose and mouth. Masks will be worn at the chairside during intra-oral procedures and while exposing digital images. Masks can be re-worn and changed at the discretion of the candidate. Personal Instruments and Supplies – Not Permitted NDAEB will provide all equipment, instruments and supplies. Personal dental equipment, instruments and supplies will not be permitted. Host Clinic Safety Rules and regulations regarding safety, security and administrative matters will be outlined by the host facility Clinic Coordinator or Session Facilitator during the orientation tour. Candidates must follow the facility’s rules.
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