Vermont Dental ​Conference

Program #8 Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office - Case Studies (repeat)

Steven Bookless, DDS, MBA, SA
Audience Code: D, H, A, O            3 CEUs/Clinical Lecture 
This seminar is a practical presentation designed to expose the participants to diagnosis and treatment of medical emergencies in the dental office. The cases discussed are actual cases treated during Dr. Bookless’ residency, in private practice, BU dental school clinics, and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic at Boston Medical Center. We will discuss several of the most common medical emergencies seen in a dental setting. The course content will be geared to the capabilities of a general dental or hygiene practitioner. Topics will include treatment algorithms, emergency medical equipment, and appropriate emergency drugs and their use.
I.    AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE Medical History, Emergency Equipment, Emergency Drugs
II.   DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF: Syncope, Angina (Chest Pain), Seizures, Asthma Attack, Reaction to Epinephrine, Hypoglycemia, Cardiac Arrest / MI, Anaphylaxis, CVA

Learning Objectives:

  • Create an office medical emergency protocol
  • Describe the basic and specific emergency medical equipment and necessary drugs.
  • Understand the common medical emergencies encountered in a dental office and their treatment protocols.
  • Feel more confident and comfortable diagnosing and treating medical emergencies.

*This Program Meets State License Requirements