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Dental students drilling wrong tooth
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It happens sometimes, but usually it's due to being nervous or lack of attention to detail.
Just as in medical, ideally every time you see a patient, you should complete a time-out procedure.
Just as in medical, ideally every time you see a patient, you should complete a time-out procedure.
Even after years of practicing, I still confirm the treatment plan and radiographs before I start any procedure.
Big Hoss
Big Hoss
Me Too!!!!
Also -- 1) Have the DA write the tooth # & procedure on the tray paper. 2) Touch the tooth as you review with the patient what procedure is planned at that appointment.
No lol.
Its obviously not great, but I would just say learn from this and do everything necessary to avoid repeating the mistake.
I know of a case where a resident tried to extract a tooth that had already been extracted. He was looking at an old panoramic film and thought the impacted molar was still there. After some time looking for the tooth and then realizing what happened he said to the patient, "okay its out" and then closed everything up.
