Office Emergencies for the Dental Team
About This Event
This course consists of 3 didactic lectures, a series of case studies and a hands-on skills lab with simulations. It covers the organization of the team during medical emergencies, medical risk assessment for general practice providers, and a review of common emergencies and their management.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of planning for medical emergencies in the dental/oral surgical office
- Define the role of each member of the team
- Find a source of Emergency Based Scenarios so as to practice with the team
- Organize the emergency cart and supplies
- Identify adjuncts with which to better prepare and equip the emergency cart
- Complete a systematic review of the major organ systems of the body
- Understand the most common conditions that affect these organ systems
- Prepare for potential medical emergencies that are seen in the dental office
- Review common emergencies such as vasopressor syncope, hyperventilation, angina, respiratory emergencies, allergic reactions, diabetic emergencies, and cardiac emergencies.
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
Dentists, Dental Assistants, Hygienists, Front Desk
Event Format
In-person
CE Credits
6*