PRE-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS


PATIENTS SCHEDULED FOR GENERAL OR IV SEDATION:

  •        NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK for 8 HOURS PRIOR to your scheduled procedure (not even water). No exceptions.
  •        You must have a responsible adult (over the age of 18) accompany you to your appointment, wait for you in the office during the
    procedure, and DRIVE YOU HOME.  A responsible adult should remain at home with you for several hours following your procedure.
  •        If a patient eats or drinks within 8 hours of the scheduled procedure or does not have a responsible adult to drive them home, then
    we’ll be required by law to cancel and reschedule the procedure. (Please see below for the “cancellation fee”).
  •        Wear a short sleeved shirt to your procedure.
  •        Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or fingernail polish on the day of your surgery.
  •        Remove all jewelry, including ear, nose, and tongue piercings.
  •        Stop taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory pain medication 7-10 days prior to surgery


TO ALL PATIENTS:

The following is a list of instructions you should be aware of prior to your procedure.  Please read and follow them carefully.

  •        If you have an artificial heart valve, congenital heart defect, joint implants, diabetes or any other serious illness, then please let us
    know before your scheduled procedure.
  •        If you develop a cough, cold, or flu symptoms, then please inform us before your scheduled procedure.
  •        Minors (less than 18 years) must have a parent or legal guardian present.
  •        PLEASE NOTE THAT A FEE EQUALLING 50% OF YOUR ESTIMATED TREATMENT PLAN WILL BE ASSESSED FOR CANCELLING OR
    RESCHEDULING A PROCEDURE WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. THIS FEE IS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE
    AND WILL THUS BE AN OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE.

               If you have any questions about your surgical procedure or your recovery from surgery, please contact (541) 382-7981.
Todd A. Schock D.M.D. M.D. Facial & Oral Surgery        1893 N.E. Neff Road • Bend, Oregon 97701        Tel 541-382-7981        Fax 541-389-6953