Office Emergencies for the Dental Team

Course Description

This course is designed for the dental team: Doctor, Assistants and Front Office Staff. The primary goal is to provide structure and didactic knowledge for team organization during office emergencies. It consists of 3 didactic lectures, a series of case studies and a hands on skills lab with simulations.

Course Objectives

Office Based Emergencies: Organization of the Team:

• 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.

Medical Risk Assessment for the General Practice Provider:

• 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 of Common Emergencies and Approach to Management:

• Vasopressor Syncope
• Hyperventilation
• Angina / Myocardial Infarction
• Respiratory/Airway Emergencies- asthma, bronchospasm, laryngospasm
• Allergic reactions – anaphylaxis, mild- delayed
• Diabetic emergencies
• Cardiac Emergencies

Faculty

Dr. John Hardeman

• “Neither my immediate family nor I have any financial interests that would create a conflict of interest or restrict my independent judgment with regard to the content of this course.”

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