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Professional responsibilities around uniforms and PPE

6 mins read Decontamination/HTM 01-05 Risk management Professionalism/career development
Uniforms and personal protective equipment are a major part of your practice's and your own professional image, as well as for protecting patients and professionals. Dental care workers need to ensure they comply with health and safety regulations around their use

This article explores the use of uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE), which is an extension of the uniform. It will explore the significance of both, which go beyond professional image and are an intrinsic part of workplace health and safety policies. There are implications for dental care professionals (DCPs) who need to comply with guidelines on PPE and uniforms.

During my time working in dentistry, I have noticed trends developing for dress within the dental profession. When I was a child, my dentist always wore a white coat buttoned up with a very nice tie, no gloves and no facemask. Personal protective equipment was not required back then.

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