Aim: The objective of this cross-sectional descriptive study was to survey patients__ampersandsignrsquo; preferences to the factors which contribute to the overall looks of the dentist like dental clinical attire, hairdo, makeup, jewelry, presence of beard, preference for name badges, commonly used cross-infection control measures and attributes to be present in clinician. Method: The sample size included 150 patients in the age group of 20-35 years reporting to the out-patient department. A 12 points questionnaire was developed to gather the data accompanied by photographs. Result: Majority of patients in the study considered dental clinical attire was important (68%). Scrubs (46%) followed by white coats (45.3%) were the clinical attires of choice. The white coat was ranked highest in attributes of cleanliness, authority, trustworthiness, approachability and professionalism. 50.7% reported it did not matter what attire was worn under the white coat. Pony or braided hair (39.3%) was rated highest, make up (57.3%) and jewelry (54%) was felt as not important. Males preferred their dentist to be clean shave (53.3%) whereas female subjects said it does not matter (53.3%).90.7% preferred name badges. Majority expected their dentist to wear a face mask and head cap. Amongst the attributes that should be present in clinician, knowledge of the clinician was rated highest (70.7%) followed by trustworthiness, approachability, cleanliness and authority. Conclusion: The results of this study have relevance for clinicians, policy makers and students and will further help in strengthening the bond with the patients who continue to prefer a professionally dressed clinician.