Surgical Instructions
Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation
- You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight (8) hours prior to the appointment.
- No smoking at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
- A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home.
- The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience.
- Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, and low-heeled shoes.
- Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
- Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.
- If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office.
- If you take routine prescription medications, please check with Dr. Chan prior to your surgical date for instructions.
Dr. SL Chan
- Singapore Oral Surgeon
BDS | MDS | FRACDS | FAMS |
A Leading Singapore Dental Surgeon specializing in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, with a special interest in reconstructive & corrective jaw surgery.
Dr Chan has held major leadership position in Singapore Dentistry, including being President of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (Singapore), Chairman of the Singapore Regional Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and President of the College of Dental Surgeons of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. He has also served in the Singapore Dental Council where he chaired the Credentials Committee and the Aesthetic Facial Procedures Oversight Committee.
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), National University of Singapore (1989)
- Master of Dental Surgery in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Training under Professor H. Tideman), University In Hong Kong
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
- Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
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