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ROSEMAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCESCOLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINEDoctor of Dental Medicine ProgramSouth Jordan, Utah CampusSTUDENT HANDBOOK2021 - 202210894 S. River Front ParkwaySouth Jordan, UT 84095COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVEAUGUST 3, 2021)1

NOTICESStudent Handbook and Catalog NoticeThe College of Dental Medicine Doctor of Dental Medicine Student Handbook and Roseman Student Catalog are herebypresented. Both are available on the Roseman University website under the student tab.University policies and procedures are included in the University Catalog or may be found on the University tudents/policies-1). The policies and procedures in this Student Handbookare specific to the College of Dental Medicine and are supplementary to University policies. In the event that a Universitypolicy is in conflict with a policy of the College of Dental Medicine, the stricter policy will apply.Please note that the University cannot possibly list all required student behavior in the Catalog and/or Student Handbook,so whenever in doubt, students are strongly encouraged to contact the Dean, Associate/Assistant Deans or Directorsresponsible for the issue in question, for clarification.This Handbook is effective August 2021COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVEAUGUST 3, 2021)2

DEAN’S WELCOME AND EXPECTATIONSWelcome to the Doctor of Dental Medicine Class of 2025!I want to welcome all of you to the profession of dentistry and to Roseman’s commitment to you as LifeLong Colleagues. This commitment guides our decisions and behaviors for all ofthe students, faculty, staff and patients that are part of Roseman CODM. We believe that we all learn anddepend on each other and your educational experiences in dental school are designed to not only developyour clinical skills but to open your mind to all of the possibilities that the future of dentistry holds for you.Central to everything that we do at Roseman CODM is the care for our patients. Whether those patientstravel to our clinic in South Jordan or we travel to remote and underserved areas to treat them, we are grateful for the opportunity toserve others. Providing our patients with the best care possible in a timely manner, challenges each of us to perform at our highestlevel. In order to achieve this, our faculty and staff are committed to your education and to your development as an oral health careprofessional.As you begin this journey, keep an open mind to the new experiences that you will encounter and remember to embrace the challengesthat will occur as learning and growth opportunities. I know that we will always be grateful for your decision to attend Roseman andproud of the dedication you have to your education and your future accomplishments in the profession.The Doctor of Dental Medicine program emphasizes ethics, professionalism and respect for others. By virtue of matriculation, eachand every DMD student agrees to abide by the Lifelong Colleague Principle, Honor Code and White Coat Pledge.The Lifelong Colleague Principle encourages all students, faculty, and staff to make each and every interaction reflect a sincere desireto develop each other as lifelong colleagues.The Honor Code is adapted from the traditions of the nation’s military academies. The Honor Code states simply that “I will not lie,cheat, steal, disrespect others nor tolerate among us anyone who does.” 1We recognize that the next four years will be challenging, placing tremendous demands on your time. While no program can eliminatethe work required to earn the DMD degree, the Roseman learning model will reduce unnecessary demands on your time and makeyour experience here productive and rewarding. In addition, the commitments we make to each other, the Lifelong ColleaguePrinciple, and the Honor Code of the College of Dental Medicine guide all decisions and behaviors of students, faculty and staff. TheLifelong Colleague Principle and Honor Code will allow students to flourish within an environment of trust, integrity and mutualrespect.For generations, the dental profession has earned the respect of the public as reflected in numerous polls identifying the most trustedhealth professions. Dentistry’s status as an honorable profession that enjoys the privilege of self- regulation derives directly from therespect and trust of the public we serve. To signify the commitment dentists make to the welfare of their patients, all students willrecite the “White Coat Pledge” at the White Coat Ceremony. This public ceremony affirms the values of the profession and marks thetransition of each student into the traditions of the honorable health professions.My very best wishes to each and every one of you!Dr. Frank Licari, DDS, MPH, MBADean and Professor1(2009, April). In United States Air Force Academy. Retrieved February 7, 2011, from tsheet.asp?id 9427COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVE AUGUST 3, 2021)

The White Coat Pledge:I,, in becoming a Doctor of Dental Medicine,commit to the preparation and development of conduct and performance which will conform to the highest goals, ethics and attributesof the dental profession. I will be diligent in my pursuit of academic excellence and mastery. I will devote my time and energies toacquiring comprehensive dental knowledge and appropriate surgical skills necessary to expertly serve the public to whom I will beaccountable, and to bring honor to myself and to the profession.I accept the premise that my primary responsibility is to the patients I will be treating. My goal is to establish and maintain arelationship of respect and confidence. Therefore, let all come to me safe in the knowledge that their total health care and well-beingare my primary consideration and obligation.My classmates and the dental professionals with whom I will be associating during my dental school career are more than friends.They are my lifelong colleagues and associates – professionals to whom I can turn for continued guidance and example. Myobligation to them is reciprocal. I look forward to becoming a member of this dental family.I respect the experience and expertise of my educators and mentors. I will seek their guidance and counsel. As a student, I will neverapproach a clinical situation unsupervised knowing that treating patients is offered to me under the auspices of my supervisor’slicense. I respect and honor that privilege.I will observe the Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct as set forth by the profession and emphasized by my mentorsat the College of Dental Medicine.All this I pledge with pride in my commitment to my personal preparation, to the profession, and to the public I will serve.I welcome you to the dental profession and look forward to working with you as a peer and colleague during the program, andthroughout your career.Sincerely,Frank W Licari DDS, MBA, MPHDean of the College of Dental MedicineDateStudent Dentist – DMD Class of 2025Student Signature PageDateCOLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVEAUGUST 3, 2021)4

Acknowledgement of Roseman University Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine Student Handbook &University Catalog Policies and ProceduresCIRCLE: D1 D2 D3 D4Academic Year: 2021-2022Student InitialNotice of Requirement to Check Student E-mail on a Daily Basis (pg. 10)Academic and Career Advising (pg. 10)Attendance (pg. 12)Guidelines for Student Attire: Classroom and Simulation Lab and Clinic (pg.14)Classroom & Clinical Protocol (pg. 16)Abide by all safety protocolsGrading System (pg. 18)Student Progress and Promotion (pg. 20)Assessment of Student Progress (pg. 24)Student Assessment/Reassessment: Policies and Procedures (pg. 27)Unsatisfactory Achievement of Academic/Professional Standards (pg. 31)Withdrawal - Voluntary Withdrawal, Mandatory Withdrawal (pg. 33)Student Appeal Process/Appeal of Assessments (pg. 39)Financial Responsibilities and Continued Enrollment (pg. 45)Policies and Procedures pertaining to Student Professionalism (pg. 46)I acknowledge that I have participated in a discussion of the Catalog, Handbook and Clinic Manual, had anopportunity to ask questions, and understand and accept all of the policies and procedures in these documents forthe 2021-2022 academic year.Student HandbookBy signing my registration and payment agreement, I acknowledge that I will comply with all Universitypolicies. These policies may be accessed on the University website policies-1) or in the University Catalog, a copy of which is available at (http://www.roseman.edu). Inthe event that a University policy is in conflict with a specific College/Program policy, the stricter policy willapply.I further acknowledge that the CODM reserves the right to modify a policy during the academic year. In theevent a policy is changed, the CODM will notify students of the changeI acknowledge and understand that I can obtain information about the safety and security of the Universitycampus by visiting the Roseman University website.Authorization to provide contact information to Great-West Life & Disability Insurance, ASDA Membershipand Insurance, and ADEA MembershipStudent SignatureWilliam CarrollPrinted NameDateAssociate Dean for Academic AffairsWilliam HarmanDateDuane WindenDateAssistant Dean for Academic AffairsDateAssociate Dean for Admissions & Student AffairsAlicia SpittleDateAdmissions & Student Affairs ManagerJeremy GodderidgeDateAssistant Dean for Clinical Education & Patient CareJackie HerreraDateAdministrative Assistant to theAssociate Dean for Academic AffairsCOLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVEAUGUST 3, 2021)5

TABLE OF CONTENTSTopicPage NumberStudent Handbook and Catalog Notice2Dean’s Welcome and Expectations3The White Coat Pledge4Student Signature Page5Glossary9Academic Calendar10College of Dental Medicine Academic Calendar – 2021-202210Academic Policies and Procedures111. Overview of DMD Curriculum112. Notice of Requirement to Check Student E-mail on a Daily Basis113. Everbridge Emergency Notification System114. Academic and Career Advising115. Course Syllabi116. CODM Student Handbook127. CODM Clinic Manual12Attendance131. Leave Days132. Clinical Blocks133. Absence Protocol13Guidelines for Student Attire14Student Attire in the Classroom14Student Attire in Simulation Lab and Clinic15Classroom and Clinic Protocol161. Class Start Time, Assessment Start Time and Class Hours162. Multimedia Recording of Curricular Material163. Classroom Visitors164. Classroom Etiquette16Policy for Externships, External Rotations and Practicing Outside the CODM17Grading System for Didactic Courses181. “Pass” (P)182. “No Pass” (NP)183. Incomplete (I)18Grading System for Clinical Courses181. “Pass” (P)182. “No Pass” (NP)183. Incomplete (I)COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVE AUGUST 3, 2021)19

Student Progress and Promotion211. Determination of Student Progress212. Graduation Requirements213. Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE)215. To Register for INBDE22Assessment of Student Progress23Overview of Assessment of Student Progress231. Assessment Types232. Individual Assessment233. Team Assessment244. Student Remediation and Reassessment245. Remediation Program246. Monitoring of Student Progress25Student Assessment/Reassessment: Policies and Procedures26Policies and Procedures26Policies and Procedures for Electronic Testing26Personal Property Permitted on or About Students during Assessment261. Communication and Breaks262. Percent of Total Point Score273. Credit for Team Assessment274. Extra Credit275. Faculty Assessment Leader276. Time Allotment277. Tardiness288. Seating Arrangements289. Student-Initiated Clarifications during Assessments2810. Faculty-Initiated Clarifications during Assessments2811. Emergency Communications2812. Assessment Review2813. Disposition of Completed Assessments2914. Remediation and Reassessment2915. Policies and Procedures for Electronic Testing29Consequences of Unsatisfactory Achievement of Academic and/or Professional Standards301. Unsatisfactory Academic Progress302. Academic Probation303. Unsatisfactory Progress Following Remediation and Reassessment314. Probation for Professional or Personal Misconduct31Withdrawal321. Voluntary Withdrawal322. Mandatory Withdrawal323. Conditions for re-admission for students withdrawing “in good academic standing”33COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVEAUGUST 3, 2021)7

4. Conditions for readmission for students withdrawing “not in good academic standing”33Leave of Absence34Student Appeal Process/Appeal of Assessments361. Appeal of Assessments/Reassessments362. Appeal of Withdrawal Decisions363. Appeal of Probation Decisions374. Appeals of Suspension Decisions37Dismissal from the University1. Appeal of Dismissal DecisionsImmunization Requirements,3838391. TDap / Tetanus Diphtheria392. MMR393. Hepatitis A394. Hepatitis B395. Varicella (Chicken Pox)396. Tuberculosis Skin Test407. Annual Flu Shot40Criminal Background Check41Drug Testing41HIPAA/BLS Training41Representation of Credentials41Student Lockers42Interview Days42Services for Students with Disabilities42Financial Responsibilities and Continued Enrollment43Policies and Procedures Pertaining to Student Professionalism44Honor Code441. Expected behavior includes but is not limited to442. Violation of the Standards of Professional Conduct45Student Government481. Class Officers482. Student Council483. Student Organizations48Schematic Demonstrating Relationship Between Student Organizations49Accreditation Status50Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)50Student Guest Policy50Multimedia Recording by Student(s)/Resident(S) Representatives and/or Guests50White Coat Pledge51Directory52COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVEAUGUST 3, 2021)8

GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONSTermAbbreviationAdditional Learning OpportunityALOCenters for Disease Control and PreventionCDCCollege of Dental MedicineCODMFamily Educational Rights and Privacy ActFERPAFormative performance experienceFPEIntegrated National Board DentalExaminationINBDEIndividual Performance AssessmentIPAPatient Care LeaderPreclinical individual performanceassessmentPCLPIPADefinitionAn instructional period taught by Block Directors held for students who didnot pass an assessment in preparation for the reassessment.The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is thenational public health agency of the United States.Roseman University's College of Dental Medicine provides state-of-the-arteducational & clinical facilities in Utah & Nevada.The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is a Federal law thatprotects the privacy of student education records.A procedure or assignment that allows practice and preparation for the IPA.Used in both the clinic and pre clinic.The Integrated National Board Dental Examination is the newest exam forcandidates seeking dental licensure.Summative clinical evaluation for a procedure or subject, similar to a finalexam.Summative clinical evaluation for a procedure or subject, similar to a finalexam.COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVEAUGUST 3, 2021)9

ACADEMIC CALENDARCOLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE ACADEMIC CALENDAR – 2021-2022Pre- OrientationOrientationClasses BeginWhite Coat CeremonyLabor DayThanksgiving BreakWinter BreakClasses ResumeDMD 2022 Program Completion DateHooding CeremonyADAT ntal-admission- test)Memorial DayClasses EndSummer BreakAcademic Year EndJuly 30, 2021August 2 - August 5, 2021August 6, 2021August 20, 2021September 6, 2021November 24-26, 2021December 20 - 31 2021January 3, 2022April 8, 2022April 12,2022March 1- August 31, 2022May 30, 2022July 29, 2022June 27 - July 4, 2022July 31, 2022All University Offices are open for business from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday throughFriday, except the Official Holidays noted above.We recommend that you check vacation dates with the Office of Academic Affairs before booking travel.The University and College of Dental Medicine reserve the right to modify the academic calendar and curriculum asneeded.Please note that the complete 4-year curriculum for each individual class is described in the student handbook of theirmatriculation or D1 year.COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVEAUGUST 3, 2021)10

ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES1. Overview of DMD CurriculumAn overview of the Roseman DMD Curriculum, including block/course descriptions, may be found in the RosemanUniversity of Health Sciences DMD program section of the Catalog and on the website (http://www.roseman.edu).2. Notice of Requirement to Check Student E-mail on a Daily BasisUniversity and College administration, faculty and staff rely on e-mail to share information with students about policies,procedures, appropriate deadlines, class materials and activities. CODM students must check their student e-mail accountsat least once a day (excluding holidays) to make sure that they are aware of current notices and information. This includesmaking sure that the mailbox is not “full” thus preventing the receipt of email. If a student experiences a chronic problemaccessing his/her e-mail account (i.e., inability to access the account for longer than 2 business days), he/she must contactthe Roseman Technology Services Help Desk to resolve the situation. Students who experience difficulty accessing theire-mail account or who do not read notices sent via e-mail in a timely manner, are not exempt from complying withappropriate University and College rules, regulations, and deadlines.3. Everbridge Emergency Notification SystemAll students are required to provide email and phone information to activate their accounts with the University emergencyalert system. For information or to register, please access the following link: www.roseman.edu/emergency.4. Academic and Career AdvisingThe Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine is aware that its students hold a diversity of theacademic and professional goals. The College recognizes that students are interested in working with faculty memberswho understand and appreciate their individual interests and pursuits. Every faculty member in the College will beavailable and accessible to mentor students. The College does not assign students to specific faculty advisors; however,students are strongly encouraged to contact any faculty members they wish to obtain academic or career advice. Studentscan visit the Roseman website at www.roseman.edu to review a brief description of the backgrounds and interests of thefaculty and administration of the College. Additionally, students can contact any of the Deans or Directors of the Collegefor academic and career advising, including referral to other appropriate resources. (See Catalog pages 43 - 45 AcademicSupport Services for additional information.)5. Course SyllabiFaculty will provide students with appropriate course details in a timely fashion prior to the initiation of all courses orrotations. Students have the responsibility to be familiar with this information. CODM course syllabi will be provided forall courses and include the following sections: list of faculty involved in the course; the educational goals and specificlearning outcomes; assessment and remediation dates; attendance expectations; course schedule that indicates all coursesessions and topics/activities for each class, lab or clinic session; required textbooks and other reading/study materials;mechanisms for faculty communication with students; list of CODM competencies that the course supports. The coursesyllabi will be posted on the learning management system and/or distributed in class. Faculty develop assessments forprogress from outcomes stated in the syllabi. The Roseman CODM DMD Predoctoral education competency ’s uponwhich the outcomes are based are listed in the online Roseman Student Catalog.COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVEAUGUST 3, 2021)11

6. CODM Student HandbookStudents will be provided with a digital copy of the Roseman CODM Student Handbook during the orientation period andwill participate in discussions of all topic areas. All students will be required to sign an acknowledgement that they havereceived the Catalog and Student Handbook and have had the opportunity to ask questions or request clarification. TheStudent Handbook is also posted electronically on the Roseman CODM online learning management system and alsoonline at www.roseman.edu.The Student Handbook is designed to serve as a resource to address such issues as academic performance standards;assessment and remediation; standards of academic integrity and professional and social behavior; student rights andresponsibilities; academic and disciplinary grievance procedures; and general information pertaining to College and/or theUniversity.CODM students will be informed and oriented to the methods and standards for assessment of academic performance intwo categories: (1) methods of assessing student progress, and (2) academic standards for progress through the StudentHandbook and presentations by Faculty and the Associate/Assistant Deans.7. CODM Clinic ManualStudents will be provided with a digital copy of the Roseman CODM Clinic Manual and will be required to sign anacknowledgement that they have received this digital manual. The Clinic Manual will be reviewed and discussed withstudents by the Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Clinic Managers as well as other faculty and staff during theclinical orientation process, in class meetings, in clinical preparation courses, and is also available to all students on theonline learning management system.COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVEAUGUST 3, 2021)12

ATTENDANCEAttendance is assessed as part of Patient and Oral Health Care Team Communication. Attendance is an essentialcomponent of Roseman’s active learning, collaborative learning and competency-based educational model. Therefore, theCollege of Dental Medicine will assess if the student’s attendance satisfies the College’s Student Code of Conduct.Clinic: Students must be present 90% of scheduled clinic days. Appropriate Patient Care Leader (PCL) will documentattendance.Didactic/Simulation Clinic: 90% attendance is required. Due to the dynamic nature of the didactic curriculum, theBlock/Course directors will determine how attendance is documented and if necessary, remediated. A statement regardingattendance in these blocks/courses must be presented to students at the start of the block.Except for emergencies, all time-off requests must be submitted and approved by the appropriate PCL or Block/CourseDirector 30 days in advance in order to ensure clinic coverage.COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVEAUGUST 3, 2021)13

GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT ATTIRESTUDENT ATTIRE IN THE CLASSROOMAt the CODM, students will be engaged in educational activities that will give them frequent contact with the public whoare visiting the campus, receiving treatment in our clinics, or community based activities and clinics sponsored by theCODM and/or community partners. Students will therefore be expected to represent the CODM and the dental professionin a manner that bestows confidence and respect upon the activities of the CODM. It is in this spirit that the followingguidelines have been adopted the following guidelines for attire in the classroom. (For policies on clinical attire, pleaserefer to the ROSEMAN CODM Clinic Manual.)1. Students must wear a visible Roseman CODM ID at all times.2. Hats/headwear:a. Hats or head covering of any kind are not allowed in classes, during exams, and in the clinic or sim lab,except for religious, cultural, medical or ethnic observations and appropriate clinical coverings to restrainhair.3. Trousers / Shorts:a. Excessively-tattered or worn trousers and clothing with holes are not to be worn in class or clinic.b. Shorts are not to be worn during class, clinic, or sim clinic.4. Shirts:a. Revealing clothing, including low-cut blouses or shirts/pants that allow, for example, the abdomen to beexposed are not to be worn in class or clinic.b. Likewise, trousers should not be cut too low or worn in a manner that, for example, causes any portion ofthe buttock or underwear to be exposed.c. Strapless shirts, shirts with spaghetti straps or halter tops are not to be worn in class or clinic.d. T-shirts with discriminatory or derogative statements or inappropriate graphics are not to be worn in classor clinic.e. T-shirts that are sold by student organizations or ROSEMAN are allowed. Jeans and scrubs are alsoallowed.5. Shoes:a. Open toed footwear is not to be worn in the simulation lab, or clinic.b. Dress sandals are appropriate for wear in the classroom, but not in simulation lab or clinic.6. Scented Products:a. Due to chemical sensitivities of patients, students, faculty and staff (i.e. perfumes, colognes, room scents,deodorizers, and other aromatic compounds), minimal use of these products is encouraged.7. Personal Hygiene:a. Students are expected to maintain personal and oral hygiene in all CODM DMD sponsored functions andactivities.8. Fingernails:a. It is recommended that individuals involved in direct contact with patients refrain from wearing artificialnails, keeping natural nail tips to no longer than ¼ inch in length.b. In addition to maintaining short nails and avoiding artificial nails, oral health care providers and staffshould avoid wearing nail polish. While freshly applied nail polish on short nails is not linked toincreased bacteria around the fingernail area, chipped nail polish can harbor bacteria. Since there is noway to prevent nail polish from chipping, the CDC strongly recommends keeping your nails short andfree of polish.9. Tattoos:a. Tattoos may not be visible.10. Piercings:COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVEAUGUST 3, 2021)14

a. Tongue, head, and neck piercings of any type, with the exception of religious traditions, must be removedduring any College/University sponsored activities on or off campus.b. Earrings that are in compliance with the guidelines of the Clinic Manual are acceptable.c. College administration reserves the right to require immediate removal of any jewelry or adornments thatare not in compliance with CODM standards or policies.Noncompliance may be reflected in professionalism assessments.STUDENT ATTIRE IN SIMULATION LAB AND CLINIC1. Scrubsa. Clean and proper fitting scrubs will be worn during normal school hours (8 am to 5 pm) for all activitiesin the simulation lab or clinic. Should a Simulation Lab exercise or clinical procedure extend beyondnormal school hours, scrubs will continue to be the required dress. A short or long sleeve solid colored tshirt under the scrub top is permitted. Sweaters or coats may not be worn over scrubs in the sim lab. Asstated in the previous sentence, long sleeve t-shirts may be worn under the scrub top. The condition ofscrubs should be maintained so that a professional appearance is preserved.b. Appropriate dress for after-hours on school days and on weekends: Scrubs are strongly recommended butnot required - casual clothing is included (without being loose-fitting).c. Shoes must be closed-toed; no sandals.d. These items are not allowed:i. Shorts or shirts / blouses which leave large areas of the body exposed to lab debris;ii. Tank topsiii. Sleeveless shirts or tops;iv. Low-cut t-shirts, shirts or blouses;v. Bare midriffs.e. Other appropriate attire such as eye protection, gloves, masks, disposable lab jackets, etc. as specified inthe Clinic Manual and as directed by attending faculty. These requirements are informed by CDC, stateand local health department guidelines and are subject to change.f. Students are strongly encouraged to keep an extra set of scrubs in their lockers at all times in order toaccommodate unforeseen changes in the schedule.2. Scrub colorsa. Each incoming class selects one scrub color to be worn by the entire class until graduation. Scrub colorsfor each class provide some indication for supervising faculty and instruction during patient care as wellas simulation.Student attire is one way in which to represent the dental profession in an appropriate manner. Throughout the course ofstudy at the CODM, student appearance and attire are assessed as part of the professionalism standard established by theCODM. In order to progress towards competency, it is expected that the guidelines regarding appearance and attire arefollowed. If remediation is required in this area, progress towards graduation could be delayed.COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVEAUGUST 3, 2021)15

CLASSROOM & CLINIC PROTOCOLCLASSROOM PROTOCOL1. Class Start Time, Assessment Start Time and Class HoursThe stated class hours for the didactic and simulation portion of the curriculum are found in each course syllabus.In observance of these posted times, students and all faculty who are scheduled to teach will be expected to bepresent at the scheduled start time, except when otherwise approved by the curriculum committee and the faculty.This is not intended to impede the flexibility that faculty may appropriately demonstrate in conducting theircourses. Faculty has the latitude to allow students to study in their groups or work on special projects; however,that time must be defined and structured, and faculty should be available to assist and facilitate students in theirlearning activities.Assessments are usually scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. Start times and days for the team assessment, postassessment review, additional lear

COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 (EFFECTIVE AUGUST 3, 2021) 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Number Student Handbook and Catalog Notice 2 Dean's Welcome and Expectations 3 The White Coat Pledge 4 Student Signature Page 5 Glossary 9 Academic Calendar 10 College of Dental Medicine Academic Calendar - 2021-2022 10 Academic Policies and Procedures 11