Role of the dental nurse - prior , during and after an extraction by June James https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o Post your response to the discussion topic by clicking the plus button below. en-us 2025-07-31 10:47:26 UTC 2025-08-06 09:30:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ac.png https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781196 Check charting

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]]> 2025-08-06 09:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781412 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781417 Reassure patient

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]]> 2025-08-06 09:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781570 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781597 Make sure the patient has ate something

]]> 2025-08-06 09:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781597 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781602 Continuously monitoring patient, monitoring dentist to anticipate any other instruments or equipment they may need

]]> 2025-08-06 09:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781602 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781625 pre op instructions- make sure they’ve eaten something light, making sure they have stated any recent medication, making sure they are feeling well on the day

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]]> 2025-08-06 09:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781673 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781716 Make sure they haven’t taken blood thinners before the appointment

]]> 2025-08-06 09:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781716 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781756 Provide post op instructions verbal and written

]]> 2025-08-06 09:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781756 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781761 Check treatment plan to see which tooth is getting extracted and select the right instruments

]]> 2025-08-06 09:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781761 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781810 Watch the patients breathing and hold there hand if they’re anxious

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]]> 2025-08-06 09:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781811 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536781903 Make sure they’ve had something to eat prior to treatment

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set up

check what tooth it is

look out the appropriate forceps

check with patient any medication they have been advised not to take them have done so

make sure they have ate something

consent


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]]> 2025-08-06 09:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782046 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782048 Giving the patient comfort and reassurance, checking body language for any major discomfort

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]]> 2025-08-06 09:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782093 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782100 Aspirate if the dentist can’t see or needs soft tissue retracted

]]> 2025-08-06 09:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782100 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782190 Comfort the patient and monitor them throughout

]]> 2025-08-06 09:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782190 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782327 Pass the dentist damp gauze

]]> 2025-08-06 09:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782327 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782350 Make sure you have the patient details and charting up. The clinical area is clean. Instruments are all looked out for the correct tooth.

Make sure the patient is feeling ok/had something to eat.

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]]> 2025-08-06 09:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782381 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782390 ensuring the patients details are correct, that they have an updated medical history and the dentist has reviewed this, the patients chart is up to date, instruments and materials are set up ready to go, the patient is comfortable, put on radio to help with distraction for patient

]]> 2025-08-06 09:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782390 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782397 Look out appropriate equipment needed

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Ensure patients is ok

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]]> 2025-08-06 09:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782438 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782473 Wipe down, gather instruments, LA and set up

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Consent

Luxator

Forcepts

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]]> 2025-08-06 09:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782557 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782583 Put extracted tooth in the tooth box

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]]> 2025-08-06 09:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782593 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782638 Monitor patient throughout treatment

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Patient reassurance

Assist dentist

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]]> 2025-08-06 09:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782783 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536782801 Post op package

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reassuring the patient

passing instruments

aspirating if needed

retracting soft tissues

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]]> 2025-08-06 09:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536783794 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536783797 monitor patient through out, ensure you are ready with any instruments/materials the dentist may require, be on hand with aspirator if needed

]]> 2025-08-06 09:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536783797 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536783906 Provide written post-operative instructions and gauze packs, ensure patient is feeling okay/continuing monitoring until end of appointment/patient has left, ensure tooth/teeth are disposed of correctly into tooth box and dispose of all other waste accordingly, disinfect clinical area

]]> 2025-08-06 09:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536783906 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536784193 Assist the dentist, make sure they have a clear view of where there working

]]> 2025-08-06 09:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536784193 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536784556 Give the post extraction instructions and sterile packed Gauze away with the patient. Letting them know when and how to use the Gauze and if they have any questions to give us a call (during working hours) or call 111 out of hours.

Clean down the surgery and instruments of excess blood and put all instruments in to the decontamination box for safe transport to the LDU.

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]]> 2025-08-06 09:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536784609 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536785017 dispose of extracted tooth correctly, wipe down environment, clean up instruments and dispose of waste correctly, give patient post-op instructions, ensure patient is feeling okay before they leave, update patients chart and charge through for reception to take payment if necessary, make next appointment for review/removal of sutures if needed

]]> 2025-08-06 09:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536785017 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536785090 All instruments are ready. I also suggest that the patient turn on music on the radio or use headphones, check the patient's condition, eyes, skin colour, breathing

]]> 2025-08-06 09:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536785090 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536785434 Make sure patient is ok, reassure them,

]]> 2025-08-06 09:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536785434 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536786322 Reassure patient comfort, aspirating, preventing cross contamination, instrument management

]]> 2025-08-06 09:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536786322 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536786446 Give away written post operative instructions and gauze pack, clear away instruments after the clinician has checked hemostasis and patient is ready to go. Wipe down and wipe whiteboard with patient information

]]> 2025-08-06 09:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536786446 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536786574 Ensure you have all intstuments within easy access

]]> 2025-08-06 09:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536786574 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536788485 Check if patient is ok, handle gauze to stop bleeding, Waste disposal, disinfection of surgical area, post-operative instructions and pack of gauze

]]> 2025-08-06 09:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536788485 https://padlet.com/junejames0306/m1nuntnz9v1l4t3o/wish/3536791190 Provide post operative instructions for patient, leaflet with spare gauze. Sort and dispose of waste. If the tooth has amalgam, I put it in a separate container.

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