Professional Attitude and Standards
It is expected that Dental Hygiene students demonstrate professional demeanor, ethics, and respect toward patients, staff, faculty, and classmates at all times.  Examples of unacceptable behavior include yet are not limited to: heated verbal arguments, gossip, rude behavior or attitude. (See College Catalog “Student Code of Conduct” – Board Policy 5500)

Faculty and staff are here to assist in the students’ success.  Part of success includes learning from mistakes, thus are also viewed as positive experiences.  It is the philosophy of the dental hygiene program that all conflicts are resolvable and students are expected to follow the parameters of communication to resolve all issues while enrolled in the Program. 

Professional Work Habits
Students are responsible for assisting in maintaining and keeping the clinic stations and the entire clinic in order.  Remember that the community observes this clinic.  The recommended philosophy is that you leave the clinic in better shape than you found it.

It is not acceptable to misuse or damage any equipment in the facility.  If unsure as to how equipment is operated or maintained, please seek assistance from the instructional paraprofessional, or the program director.  During clinic and laboratory sessions, proper clinical attire is required. 

Professional Appearance
Dental Hygiene students are responsible for adhering to the established standards for professional attire in both the classroom and the clinic setting.   

Clinical Practice Management Standards 

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Dental Hygiene Orientation Manual 
Professional Appearance Standards