What's the dress code?

Even in the dental profession, where uniforms are traditional, the idea of a dress code can be emotionally charged. Team members might feel our natural human resistance to change. They might associate dress codes with negative past experiences. Since we express our identity through our appearance, guidelines for that expression might feel restrictive, leading us to initially reject those guidelines at first. Even the process of defining and implementing a dress code can be illuminating, showing everyone the interpersonal dynamics of the dental practice itself.

As a dental success consultant, I unequivocally recommend a dress code. The specifics on what to wear or not to wear can vary by practice, but, hands down, I recommend having universal but specific guidelines, and here's why: