- Friday 1/26/2024
- Time: 8:00 - 11:00 am
- Course Code: 515RL
- Cost: $134
- Room Location: BCEC Room 254 AB
- Credits: 3 CE Hours
Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office: Preparation and Prevention
Michael Pruett, DMD Assistant Professor of Restorative Sciences, and Director of the General Practice Residency Program, received his D.M.D. from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed a two year General Practice Residency at the University of Virginia and then became the Director of Dentistry at Mount Sinai Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. While in Hartford he also served as the Assistant Program Director of the General Practice Residency at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. He has placed and restored dental implants for the last 25 years. As well he maintains an active practice with emphasis on hospital dentistry, management of medically compromised patients, implant placement and restoration and sedation dentistry. Dr. Pruett is also the director of several hands on courses at The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University; which include implant placement, sinus augmentation, and I.V. sedation. He was also the Dental College of Georgia 2013 Distinguished Alumnus.
A medical emergency in the dental office can include accidental injury, central nervous system stimulation and depression, respiratory and circulatory disturbances, as well as allergic reactions. With our graying population and trend toward longer dental appointments the likelihood of an event is more likely than ever. Therefore, dentists should be familiar with the prevention, diagnosis, and management of common emergencies. In addition, they should provide appropriate training to their staff so that each person knows what to do and can act promptly. Since these skills are not used every day, regular review is necessary: at least annually but preferably more often. Conducting mock emergencies may help office staff to be more confident with their roles when a real emergency occurs. As a result, dentists and their staff should be prepared to recognize, respond and effectively manage a medical emergency.
- Identify the most common medical emergencies in the dental office
- Review the most common systemic causes of medical emergencies in the dental office
- Diagnose and treat the most common types of medical emergencies
- Learn how to put together an in office team to manage emergencies
- Recognize the necessary equipment and supplies for preparing a dental office for medical emergencies
- Compare emergency scenarios most commonly experienced in the dental office will be covered
Recommended Audience: Assistant, Dentist, Hygienist, Office, Technician
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