CE Webinar: The First 5 Minutes: What Actually Happens When a Medical Emergency Occurs

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By: Dental Learning
7/21/2026

Overview

In a dental office, the first five minutes of a medical emergency can be critical for life or death of your patient! Knowing what to do is a mandate for all dental offices.

However, training and preparation should have taken place long before that event occurred in your office. A medical emergency is not a solo problem, it is a team issue! A well trained team takes discipline and commitment from everyone. Calling 911 is NOT a plan only part of it.

Join this webinar to learn about various safety systems that are important to every dental team and office!

All webinar attendees will receive some incredible handouts BUT only if you are an attendee!

By attending this webinar you will learn about / how to:

  • The importance of being prepared for medical emergencies in dental offices BEFORE the event!
  • Identify "The Ten Deadly Failures in Dental Offices" commonly made in dental practices that contribute to medical emergencies and describe ways to prevent them.
  • Explain the six essential steps in the chain of survival ("Six Links of Survival") that improve outcomes during medical emergencies in dental settings.
  • Describe the components of the 5R Emergency Response Plan and apply it effectively during medical emergencies.
  • Know the "First Five" that being those first five minutes during that medical emergency in YOUR office!
  • Identify key emergency drugs and apply corresponding treatment algorithms for various medical emergencies encountered in dental practice.