It is projected to by used to assist dentistry in fully documenting patient diagnoses, including co-morbidity's that may have an impact on the outcome of treatment. It is a comprehensive taxonomy which contains codes for identifying not only diseases and diagnoses but also anatomy, conditions, morphology and social factors that may affect health or treatment. To ensure that our patients of record who might have a dental emergency are cared for, the following plan is to be implemented in December. All Postdoctoral Programs will determine protocol for coverage of program patients. The current after-hours protocol will be utilized for coverage of predoctoral clinics.
Patients are to contact their assigned student provider in case of dental emergency.
Outgoing messages on the main UTDB and Patient Services phones will direct patients of record to the AEGD program. Examples of procedures in this category include tooth extractions, bone removal, placement of implants or graft, complicated surgical biopsy, endodontic surgery, and periodontal surgery. Grasp the gown at the level of the shoulder and remove by turning wrong side out keeping contaminated areas folded inward. Roll the garment as tightly as possible and discard in regular trash receptacle in the clinical area. If a gown is grossly contaminated or soaked with blood or body fluids, dispose of in biohazard container.