Wrong tooth extraction: an examination of ‘Never Event’ data

Pemberton, M. N.; Ashley, Martin; Saksena, A.; Dickson, S.

doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2016.05.032

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“…Since then, this has been found to be the most frequent wrong site surgery 'Never Event' reported with most of the reports emanating from hospitals and community services, so clearly dentistry has room to improve on issues of patient safety. 3,4 In 2016, NHSI went out to consultation on the Never Events policy and framework and in its submission the ADH made several of the points raised by Dr Barclay. NHSI of course ultimately decides which views it wishes to follow and the resulting new guidance, to which Dr Barclay refers, was only released in late January of this year (2018) for implementation shortly thereafter at the start of February.…”

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“…2 It seems counterintuitive for the government to suggest reintroducing a known carcinogen when safe smoking cessation alternatives are already available. 3 As a profession, it is important that we remain cognisant of current political trends, and attempt to exert a positive influence on the direction of public health policy. Through promoting safe smoking cessation methods, and warning against carcinogenic substances like snus, the wellbeing of people who smoke can be protected.…”

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Tobacco control: Safer without snus

Shanahan

2018

Br Dent J

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Tobacco control: Safer without snus

Shanahan

2018

Br Dent J

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“…The National Reporting and Learning Database holds the records of defined "never events" and has reported an increase in wrong site tooth extractions over recent years. [7][8][9] The dental profession has responded to this issue in several ways.…”

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Attitudes of dental undergraduate students towards patient safety in a UK dental school

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Blanchard

Jones

et al. 2019

Eur J Dental Education

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Objectives: Patient safety is an important issue in health care. In the United Kingdom, wrong site tooth extraction contributes to a significant proportion of adverse or harmful events, coined "never events." Therefore, patient safety within the field of dentistry is of paramount importance. This novel study aims to explore the teaching of patient safety to undergraduate dental students and their current attitudes to the subject. Methods: Focus groups were held at Barts' and The London School of Medicine andDentistry, QMUL in 2018 to ascertain the views and opinions of thirteen third-year dental undergraduate students.Results: Thematic analysis was performed on verbatim transcripts. Key themes were highlighted. All students could provide a complete definition of patient safety and of "never events," with examples. There was a strong emphasis upon awareness of one's own competence and the need for effective communication to maintain patient safety. Small group teaching and the requirement for standardization of teaching were encouraged. The challenge of incorporation of the patient safety concept into the clinical routine without causing repetition during teaching was highlighted. Conclusion:The results show a positive attitude towards the concept and the teaching of patient safety. All students understood patient safety concepts and techniques used to prevent adverse or harmful events. This study proves that teaching on the subject was thought to be of value. It is crucial that the teaching of patient safety is introduced and built upon within the early years of dental undergraduate training so that its practice becomes second nature.

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“…2 Wrong site surgery (WSS) is the most common medical error performed in the realm of dentistry. Twenty-five percent of all WSS are dental in nature, 3 whereby a permanent tooth not intended to be extracted during that session is removed. Between April 2016 and March 2017, 44 incorrect teeth were extracted in England under NHS funded care, 2 nine more than in the previous year.…”

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