Indian Journal of Contemporary Dentistry

  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 2

When Things Go ‘Wrong’

1Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, YMT Dental College and Hospital, Institutional area, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

2Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, YMT Dental College and Hospital, Institutional area, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

*Corresponding author: Dr. Rinku D Kalra, Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, YMT Dental College and Hospital, Institutional area, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai-410210, Mobile No.: + 91 9167391340 E-mail: drrinkukalra@gmail.com

Online published on 31 August, 2017.

Abstract

Wrong Side Surgeries (WSS) to be the third-highest-ranking event1. The term wrong-site surgery typically encompasses surgery on the wrong person, the wrong organ or limb, or the wrong vertebral level. WSS can be a devastating experience for the patient and have a negative impact on the surgical team. A dentist can be held responsible for negligence if “Wrong tooth” allegations are held against him. This paper focuses on certain preventive protocols to be followed to avoid such mishaps.

Keywords

Wrong side surgeries, wrong tooth, wrong patient, safe practice