A dental hygienist has applied for a job with piercings in her eyebrow, nose, and lip that she refuses to remove. As a dentist, you would likely not hire her because visible piercings could be unsanitary and distracting for patients. Healthcare providers with visible tattoos may also not be hired because tattoos could be unsanitary or unprofessional. Hair should be tied back, minimal jewelry worn, and good hygiene maintained to prevent contamination and prioritize patient comfort during medical procedures.

13. QuestionsQuestions
 You are a dentist. A dental hygienist appliesYou are a dentist. A dental hygienist applies
for a job at your office. She has piercings offor a job at your office. She has piercings of
her eyebrow, nose and lip and says she willher eyebrow, nose and lip and says she will
not remove them. Would you hire her? Whynot remove them. Would you hire her? Why
or why not?or why not?
 Do you feel a healthcare provider whoDo you feel a healthcare provider who
works in a patient care setting should haveworks in a patient care setting should have
visible tattoos? Why or why not?visible tattoos? Why or why not?

14. QuestionsQuestions
 Why should hair be cut short or pinned upWhy should hair be cut short or pinned up
and kept off the collar?and kept off the collar?
 Why should a healthcare worker wearWhy should a healthcare worker wear
minimal jewelry?minimal jewelry?
 Why should healthcare workers beWhy should healthcare workers be
concerned about their personal hygiene?concerned about their personal hygiene?
 Next lets learn about PersonalNext lets learn about Personal
Characteristics……section 3:2 p. 43Characteristics……section 3:2 p. 43