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patient information | scheduling | surgical instructions
Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. Occasionally, surgery can be done the same day as the consultation. However, a complex medical history or treatment plan will require an evaluation and a second appointment to provide treatment on another day.
Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your consultation:
* Your surgical referral slip from your referring dentist and any current X-rays if applicable
* A list of medications you are presently taking, and any medication allegies
* If you have medical or dental insurance, bring the necessary completed forms and insurance cards. This will save time and allow us to help you process any claims.
IMPORTANT: All patients under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the consultation visit. A surgical informed consent must be signed by a parent or legal guardian before any procedure can be performed.
A pre-operative consultation and physical examination is mandatory for patients undergoing IV anesthesia for surgery. Please have nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to your surgery. You will also need an adult to drive you home. That driver must accompany you and remain in our facility to drive the patient home after the procedure. Most procedures are accomplished within approximately 1 hour. During this time the driver will receive important postoperative care instructions. This responsible adult must also stay with the patient at home while recovering from anesthesia.
Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to surgery (i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves and joints, rheumatic fever, etc.) or if you are on any medication (i.e. heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.) Premedication or a change in medications may be required prior to surgery.
If your dentist or physician has taken x-rays within the past year, you may request that they forward them to our office. If there is not enough time, please pick them up and bring them to our office. If additional films are necessary, they can be taken at our facility.
Oral Surgeons, P.C. is a referral based practice. A referral form or treatment plan should be obtained from your dentist prior to scheduling an appointment. Please have your dentist forward a signed referral to us, or bring it with you, along with appropriate x-rays to our office.