Although rare, medical emergencies in the dental office are always serious and demand a prompt, coordinated response from a well-trained dental team. Having the right emergency medications readily available, properly stored, and correctly administered can make the difference between a controlled situation and a crisis.
This fast-paced, practical webinar reviews the current standard of care for medical emergency preparedness in the general dental practice, focusing on the essential emergency drugs every dentist should have on hand, the rationale behind their inclusion, and evidence-based strategies for use.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain how the standard of care for medical emergency preparedness is defined and identify key organizations and guidelines that establish it.
- Identify the essential emergency medications every dental office should maintain and describe their primary clinical indications.
- Differentiate appropriate drug choices, doses, and routes of administration for common dental office emergencies, including syncope, allergic reactions, angina, asthma, anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, and myocardial infarction.
