At York House Dental Practice, your safety is our top priority. To ensure we always provide the best and safest care, we ask every patient to review and update their medical history form every six months — usually at your routine check-up.
In just six months, many things can change — new medical conditions, recent surgeries, or changes in medication. Even small adjustments, such as starting blood pressure tablets, blood thinners, or a new diabetes diagnosis, can affect how dental treatment should be carried out safely.
Some medications can increase bleeding risk (for example, warfarin or aspirin), while others may cause dry mouth, gum overgrowth, or slower healing. Keeping your records up to date helps us choose the most appropriate anaesthetic, antibiotic, or treatment approach for your needs.
Conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, immune disorders, and osteoporosis can directly impact dental health and recovery. Certain procedures may require special precautions, such as antibiotics for specific heart conditions or blood sugar checks before treatment.
Dental governing bodies and insurance providers recommend, and often require, that a patient’s medical history be reviewed and signed at each recall visit. This ensures complete, accurate records and helps protect both you and your dentist in the rare event of an emergency.
If a medical emergency were to occur — such as an allergic reaction, fainting episode, or cardiac issue — having your most current health information allows our team to act quickly and appropriately.
Your health status can change in six months, and those changes can directly affect the safety and success of your dental treatment. Updating your medical history form ensures our team is fully informed and prepared to care for you safely and effectively.
Thank you for helping us keep your care safe, accurate, and personalised.
