Book Description

Dentist on the Ward is a 'must have' for any dentist starting as a core trainee in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It is practically an induction programme in itself. The book gives clear practical advice on everything that should be expected from the training experience and practical guidance in key areas a new core dental trainee might be expected be acquainted with. As well as instruction in simple measures, such as when and how to take blood samples, there are chapters devoted to the understanding of more complex procedures and conditions that will be encountered by a junior Oral and Maxillofacial trainee. The book is written by two Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons with decades of experience in supervising and teaching young dentists working in their departments. It is unique in providing simple guidance specifically for dentally qualified trainees and concentrates on practice, procedures and theory, which is important, while omitting less relevant detailed knowledge which can be found in medical textbooks. Chapters are: Why work in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?; Applying for a job in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Getting the best from your student attachment or elective; Before starting; Your Personal Development Plan, Appraisal, Mandatory Training and Education; Information, Data Protection and Confidentiality; Pre-employment Health Assessment and the Blood Borne Viruses; Basic Hospital Cross Infection Control; MRSA, Cl. Difficile and Hand Hygiene; Inoculation (needlestick) Injuries; Working in Out-Patients Day Surgery; The Ward; its Staff and Routines; Preparation for Theatre; Consent for Hospital Treatment; Working in the Operating Theatre; Scrubbing and Gowning; Routine Post-Operative Care; Post-Operative Complications; Being On Call, Accidents and Emergencies; Wound Closure - Skin Suturing; Dealing with Bleeding from the Mouth; Examination of the Injured Face; Imaging for Facial Fractures; Admitting a Patient with a Facial Fracture; Admitting a Patient with a Dental Abscess; You Should Know About Retrobulbar Haemorrhage; Medical Emergencies; Resuscitation; Examination of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems; The Sterile Supply Service; Surgical Instruments; Minor Oral Surgery; Histopathology; Venepuncture - Taking a Blood Sample; Venepuncture - Inserting a Venflon IV Cannula; Blood Tests; Ordering and Interpretation; Blood Tests - Haematology; Blood Transfusion; Blood Tests - Biochemistry; Blood Tests - Immunology; Understanding and Prescribing Fluid Replacement; Prescribing Medication in the Hospital; Understanding the Anaesthetist; Understanding Tracheostomy; Understanding the Organisation of the Head and Neck Team; Understanding a Major Cancer Case; Understanding Diabetes in Hospital; Understanding Bisphosphonate Jaw Necrosis; Understanding Anti-coagulation; Keeping out of Trouble; Useful Web Sites; Epilogue.