Oral Surgery

Question 1

What is checked in the surgical huddle/brief? (6)

Answer 1

Patient name and CHI
Procedure
Relevant medical history 
if consent obtained 
special investigations 
Equipment required

Question 2

What details should be confirmed with the patient before the surgical procedure is carried out? (4)

Answer 2

Name
CHI
procedure
written and verbal consent

Question 3

What steps should be carried out before performing the surgical procedure? (6)

Answer 3

confirm patient

consent obtained

complete the whiteboard

• dentist name
• patient name and CHI
• procedure
• med history

mark the surgical site
confirm the procedure out Loud to a supervisor
Have a colleague check that it is the correct site

Question 4

what should be involved on a surgical consent form? (5)

Answer 4

A description of the procedure & anaesthetic used

who is performing the procedure

benefits

risks&complications

alternative