$(document).ready(function() {

    // adds the icon to external links
    $('.usefulLinks a[href^="http"]:not([href*="dentalprotection.org"])')
        .not($("div.footerLinks a"))
        .each(function() {
            $(this).append("<a href=\"" + $(this).attr("href") + "\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"/library/images/external.png\" class=\"external\" title=\"(Opens new window)\" /></a>");
        });
});