1. ABCD: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability – A quick assessment for emergency situations in oral surgery.
2. WATCH: Wound assessment (type and location), Analgesia, Tetanus status, Cleansing, and Hemostasis.
3. C-CALM: Communication, Consent, Anesthesia, Local Anesthetic, and Monitoring.
4. STOP: Skin preparation, Time out, O2 saturation check, Patient identification – A checklist before starting a surgical procedure.
5. RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation – Post-operative care for swelling reduction.
6. FLAPS: Flap design, Layering, Approximation, Pressure, Sutures – Steps for wound closure.
7. 5S’s: Suture selection, Suture size, Suture material, Suture technique, and Suture removal.
8. SIPA: Supraperiosteal infiltration anesthesia – A common technique for local anesthesia.
9. SALTER-HARRIS: Classification of fractures in pediatric patients.
10. PALM: Posterior superior alveolar nerve block – A type of local anesthesia for maxillary molar extractions.
11. IANB: Inferior alveolar nerve block – A technique for anesthesia in mandibular posterior teeth.
12. ASAPS: As Soon As Physically Possible – Timing for dental replantation.
13. SOAP: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan – A format for case presentations.
14. BSSO: Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy – A surgical technique for mandibular advancement.
15. TAD: Temporary Anchorage Device – Used for orthodontic anchorage in surgery.
16. TENS: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation – Used for pain management in oral surgery.
17. CRACK: C-reactive protein, Risk factors, Assessment, Clinical signs, Know diagnosis – A systematic approach to diagnosing jaw infections.
18. RIFLE: Risk, Injury, Failure, Loss, End-stage renal disease – Grading for acute kidney injury in oral surgery patients.
19. CANOE: Cyst, Abscess, Neoplasm, Odontogenic infection, Erosion – Differential diagnosis for jaw lesions.
20. TONGUE: Tumor, Obstruction, Neuromuscular, Granuloma, Ulceration, Neoplasm, Epithelial – Oral pathology mnemonic.
21. CAT: Cross-clamp, Anticoagulate, Transect – Steps in carotid artery repair during oral surgery.
22. FLAPS: Fingertip Lacerations, Lip Lacerations, Alveolar ridge fractures, Palate lacerations, Submandibular duct injuries – A mnemonic for soft tissue injuries in the oral cavity.
23. GIN: Gingiva, Incision, Number – Steps in preparing a gingival incision.
24. OMS: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
25. GEMINI: Gingiva, Epithelium, Muscle, Incisive canal, Nerve, Inclusion cysts – Anatomy of the floor of the mouth.
26. LION: Lips, Intraoral, Orbital rim, Nose – Zones of the face for soft tissue injuries.
27. SMAS: Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System – Relevant in facial surgery.
28. LADY: Local Anesthesia, Anticoagulants, Dental disease, Your patient – Pre-operative assessment.
29. TALON: Trachea, Arteries, Lymphatics, Organs, Nerves – Anatomic structures in the neck.
30. FLOWERS: Facial nerve, Lacrimal nerve, Ophthalmic nerve, Maxillary nerve, Mandibular nerve – Branches of the trigeminal nerve.
31. PAIN: Percussion, Apical, Interstitial, Non-odontogenic – Types of dental pain.
32. BROOM: Buccal cortex, Root apex, Origin of lesion, Occlusal – Guidelines for radiographic evaluation.
33. SLIP: Size, Location, Interproximal, Pulpal involvement – Criteria for classifying dental caries.
34. UCH: Unilocular, Corticated, Half-eggshell – Features of a benign cystic lesion.
35. LUCAS: Localized Unilateral Condylar Enlargement – A disorder causing asymmetric facial growth.
36. ICH: Intermittent Compression Headgear – A method to assist healing after condylar fractures.
37. BASF: Buccinator, Angular, Superior labial, Facial – Arterial supply to the upper lip.
38. ABDCT: Ascending branch of the deep cervical artery, Buccinator artery, Deep temporal artery, Chorda tympani artery, Transverse facial artery – Arterial supply to the buccal region.
39. LESS: Lower Esophageal Sphincter Surgery – A treatment for GERD-related symptoms.
40. BID: Bis in die (twice daily) – A medication prescription abbreviation.
41. NIL: Non-invasive Lichenoid reactions – A category of oral mucosal lesions.
42. WOW: Wounded, Old, Weak – Descriptions of patients at risk for complications.
43. CALD: Carious exposure, Amalgam, Liner, Definitive restoration – Criteria for direct pulp capping.
44. FAST: Face, Arm, Speech, Time – A mnemonic for recognizing stroke symptoms during oral surgery.
45. EMTALA: Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act – A law governing emergency medical care, including oral surgery emergencies.
46. PLUS: Pre-existing, Long-term, Uncommon, Systemic – Factors influencing the patient’s medical management during surgery.
47. SOAPME: Size, Occlusion, Alignment, Position, Marginal ridges, Esthetics – Criteria for evaluating the success of orthodontic surgical treatment.
48. ABO: American Board of Orthodontics – Certification for orthodontic specialists.
49. HED: Hereditary ectodermal dysplasia – A genetic disorder affecting oral structures.
50. BELIEVE: Bone anchor implant, Esthetics, Labial symmetry, Impacted tooth, Evaluation – Criteria for orthognathic surgery candidacy.
51. HARM: History, Allergies, Results, Medications – A patient assessment mnemonic.
52. ORA: Outcome, Risks, Alternatives – Informed consent elements.
53. MIST: Medical, Interventional, Surgical, Trauma – A mnemonic for the four domains of surgery.
54. ABOHNS: American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery – Certification for head and neck surgeons.
55. BUCA: Buccal, Cervical, Anterior – Descriptions of gingival recession classifications.
56. DAM: Direct anterior mandible – Describes the region where mental nerve block is administered.
57. OWOW: Outer wall of the socket, Wall in the furcation, Overhang of restorations, Wisdom tooth impaction – Causes of periodontal defects.
58. BEE: Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis, External beam radiation, Endodontic, Extractions – Factors associated with osteoradionecrosis risk.
59. SLIP: Size, Location, Interproximal, Pulpal involvement – Caries classification criteria.
60.MY LITTLE DENTIST: Mandible, Lower teeth, Dry mouth, Elastic tissue disorder, Neurologic disorder, Tooth density, Impaired swallowing, Teeth missing, Endocrine disorder, Snoring, Temporomandibular joint disorder – A patient history mnemonic.
61. SHAKE: Supraperiosteal, Hematoma, Aspirating, Knuckle, Expand – A technique for infiltration anesthesia.
62. SMAKER: Space, Mobility, Attachment, Keratinization, Exudate, Redness – Clinical assessment of periodontal health.
63. SHORTCUT: Swelling, Heat, Osseous changes, Redness, Tenderness – Signs of inflammation.
64. RABID: Regular, Airway, Bite block, IV, Drugs – Emergency sequence for status epilepticus.
65. 2-3-4: 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine, 3% mepivacaine, 4% prilocaine – Local anesthetic solutions.
66. PACO: Posterior alveolar, Anterior alveolar, Buccal, Long buccal – Nerve blocks for maxillary anesthesia.
67. NAB: Nasopalatine, Anterior superior alveolar, Greater palatine – Nerve blocks for maxillary anesthesia.
68. INR: International normalized ratio – A measure of blood clotting time relevant to oral surgery patients on anticoagulants.
69. BEE: Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis, External beam radiation, Endodontic, Extractions – Factors associated with osteoradionecrosis risk.
70. OWOW: Outer wall of the socket, Wall in the furcation, Overhang of restorations, Wisdom tooth impaction – Causes of periodontal defects.
71. UCH: Unilocular, Corticated, Half-eggshell – Features of a benign cystic lesion.
72. SALTER-HARRIS: Classification of fractures in pediatric patients.
73. FAST: Face, Arm, Speech, Time – A mnemonic for recognizing stroke symptoms during oral surgery.
74. PACO: Posterior alveolar, Anterior alveolar, Buccal, Long buccal – Nerve blocks for maxillary anesthesia.
75. NAB: Nasopalatine, Anterior superior alveolar, Greater palatine – Nerve blocks for maxillary anesthesia.
76. SHAKE: Supraperiosteal, Hematoma, Aspirating, Knuckle, Expand – A technique for infiltration anesthesia.
77. SLIP: Size, Location, Interproximal, Pulpal involvement – Caries classification criteria.
78. MY LITTLE DENTIST: Mandible, Lower teeth, Dry mouth, Elastic tissue disorder, Neurologic disorder, Tooth density, Impaired swallowing, Teeth missing, Endocrine disorder, Snoring, Temporomandibular joint disorder – A patient history mnemonic.
79. SMAKER: Space, Mobility, Attachment, Keratinization, Exudate, Redness – Clinical assessment of periodontal health.
80. BUCA: Buccal, Cervical, Anterior – Descriptions of gingival recession classifications.
81. BEE: Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis, External beam radiation, Endodontic, Extractions – Factors associated with osteoradionecrosis risk.
82. OWOW: Outer wall of the socket, Wall in the furcation, Overhang of restorations, Wisdom tooth impaction – Causes of periodontal defects.
83. PACO: Posterior alveolar, Anterior alveolar, Buccal, Long buccal – Nerve blocks for maxillary anesthesia.
84. NAB: Nasopalatine, Anterior superior alveolar, Greater palatine – Nerve blocks for maxillary anesthesia.
85. INR: International normalized ratio – A measure of blood clotting time relevant to oral surgery patients on anticoagulants.
86. RABID: Regular, Airway, Bite block, IV, Drugs – Emergency sequence for status epilepticus.
87. 2-3-4: 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine, 3% mepivacaine, 4% prilocaine – Local anesthetic solutions.
88. 5S’s: Suture selection, Suture size, Suture material, Suture technique, and Suture removal.
89. C-CALM: Communication, Consent, Anesthesia, Local Anesthetic, and Monitoring.
90. SOAP: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan – A format for case presentations.
91. BSSO: Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy – A surgical technique for mandibular advancement.
92. FAST: Face, Arm, Speech, Time – A mnemonic for recognizing stroke symptoms during oral surgery.
93. SOAP: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan – A format for case presentations.
94. GEMINI: Gingiva, Epithelium, Muscle, Incisive canal, Nerve, Inclusion cysts – Anatomy of the floor of the mouth.
95. ICH: Intermittent Compression Headgear – A method to assist healing after condylar fractures.
96. LADY: Local Anesthesia, Anticoagulants, Dental disease, Your patient – Pre-operative assessment.
97. TALON: Trachea, Arteries, Lymphatics, Organs, Nerves – Anatomic structures in the neck.
98. HED: Hereditary ectodermal dysplasia – A genetic disorder affecting oral structures.
99. 2-3-4: 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine, 3% mepivacaine, 4% prilocaine – Local anesthetic solutions.
100. 5S’s: Suture selection, Suture size, Suture material, Suture technique, and Suture removal.