safety Archives - Grant McGann, DDS

First, Do No Harm ~ Patient Safety ALWAYS Comes First

With everyday and increasing news about the spread of COVID-19, we wanted to take this opportunity again to remind you that at McGann Facial Design, patient safety always comes first. We follow all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws and regulations applicable to our practice. We perform weekly spore checks on our sterilizer and […]

First, Do No Harm ~ Patient Safety ALWAYS Comes First

Healthcare providers are taught that patient safety always comes first. We wanted to take this opportunity to remind you about a story that first surfaced back in 2013. The story involved a Tulsa, Oklahoma oral surgeon who exposed thousands of patients to HIV and Hepatitis C because of poor sterilization practices. In 2016, this oral […]

Dental Implants Change the Way People Live – Our AIM

Our AIM – Advanced Implant Method Advancements in modern dentistry have made it easy to replace missing teeth using natural-looking and functioning prosthetics. Dental implants are permanent solutions for replacing missing teeth, and when cared for properly, can last a lifetime. At McGann Facial Design, we have developed an Advanced Implant Method (AIM), that provides patients with […]

Dental Anesthesia – Safety is Paramount

Dental Anesthesia: The Less You Worry, the Easier it Will Be Every so often, unfortunately, we read news of an unfortunate death involving a patient undergoing routine wisdom teeth extraction. This naturally puts a spotlight on the safety and role of anesthesia in dental procedures. It is helpful to understand the reasons why patients need […]

Dental Implants Change the Way People Live – Our AIM

Our AIM – Advanced Implant Method Advancements in modern dentistry have made it easy to replace missing teeth using natural-looking and functioning prosthetics. Dental implants are permanent solutions for replacing missing teeth, and when cared for properly, can last a lifetime. At McGann Facial Design, we have developed an Advanced Implant Method (AIM), that provides patients with […]

Trick-or-Teeth! Tips for a Safe and Healthy Halloween

TRICK OR TEETH! Who doesn’t love being a kid on Halloween? Trick-or-treating, costume parties, school parades…we all want our kids to have fun on Halloween, but we also want them to be safe and healthy. Too much candy cannot only harm children’s teeth, it can have a negative effect on their overall health. Not […]

Safety First

Recent news of the Connecticut dentist charged in the death of a 64-year old patient during a procedure has unfortunately put a spotlight on the safety and role of anesthesia in dental procedures. It is helpful to understand the reasons why patients need dental anesthesia. Beyond the obvious need to control and appropriately manage pain […]

First, Do No Harm – A Reminder Message About Patient Safety

Patient Safety ALWAYS Comes First Earlier this week, we learned of the first documented case of patient-to-patient transmission of Hepatitis C in a dental setting in the United States. The report (Tulsa World) was in connection with the case of the Oklahoma oral surgeon who exposed thousands of patients to HIV and Hepatitis C through the […]

Dental Anesthesia – Safety is Paramount

Dental Anesthesia: The Less You Worry, the Easier it Will Be Recent news of the unfortunate death of a patient undergoing wisdom teeth extraction has put a spotlight on the safety and role of anesthesia in dental procedures. It is helpful to understand the reasons why patients need dental anesthesia. Beyond the obvious need […]

First, Do No Harm ~ Patient Safety ALWAYS Comes First

First, Do No Harm ~ Patient Safety Always Comes First Healthcare providers are taught that patient safety always comes first. This is what, in part, makes the story of the Tulsa oral surgeon who exposed thousands of patients to HIV and Hepatitis C even more disturbing. According to ABC News, patients were exposed due to […]