Course Info
Content Categories
Empty Message Component
Medical Emergency Preparedness (MEP) for the DSO
Educational Objectives
Topics Discussed
- Introduction to office Medical Emergencies
- Identify the list of deadly misconceptions toward MEP
- The prevalence of Medical Emergencies
- “It’s only Syncope”
- Differential Diagnosis of Unconsciousness
- Legal Ramifications of YOU being Unprepared for Medical Emergencies
- The Ten Deadly Failures in the dental office
- Dentists making the headlines with Medical Emergencies Gone Bad
- Dental Malpractice Claims
- The Six Links of Survival
- The 5R Emergency Response Plan
- Basic Management of Medical Emergencies: RPABCDEFQ
- C.A.N.A.L. for medical emergency recall
- It’s N.E.D. time: Never Ever Do events
- Helpful Resources
Abstract
Every dentist (regardless of solo, group or DSO practice) can expect to be involved in the diagnosis and treatment of medical emergencies during your practice lifetime. Dentists perform daily clinical procedures that could lead to a medical emergency, or they may occur by chance in the office. Any one of many medical emergencies can occur during dental treatment, it is best practices that dictates dental offices must be rescue ready with a medical emergency preparedness program. It is critical to provide effective basic life support (BLS), Call 911 and activate an emergency response plan in a timely manner. Dentists and their team must be able to diagnose and treat common emergencies such as syncope, but also respond effectively & competently to potentially life-threatening emergencies like anaphylaxis. Some medical emergencies can be treated properly without drugs, but every dental office must have a basic emergency drug kit that contains drugs and equipment ready to treat that unannounced medical emergency. Mock drills cannot be ignored by the dentist and their staff because by doing so, your performance during an emergency will be poor. Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance!
No emergency drug or piece of emergency equipment can take the place of a properly trained Dental Office in responding and treating patients having a medical emergency.
Early recognition along with Calling 911 and proper management will increase the likelihood of a successful response. Accomplishing this depends on the dedication of the dentist and staff towards training and preparation on a regular, ongoing continual basis. Electing to have the mindset of not pursuing an active medical emergency preparedness, could lead to dire consequences for both patient and dentist.
Additional Information
Author Bio
John B. Roberson, DMD, FACD, FICD, FICOI, FIAOMS
Dr. John B. Roberson graduated from Hattiesburg High School, received his B.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi, his dental doctorate from the University of Mississippi and his Oral & Maxillofacial surgery training from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. While in dental school, he was elected President of the American Student Dental Association (13,000 members) during his third year. Then in residency he helped co-found the Resident Organization of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (ROAAMOS).
Dr. Roberson writes and lectures extensively about Medical/Sedation Emergencies and Emergency Drugs in the Dental Office. He has been selected as a CE Leader for Dentistry Today for over 15 years consecutively. He has co-authored a book on Medical Emergencies, has written almost 100 articles on the subject, has over 50 Online CE courses, co-developed the Emergency Response System for dental offices He has multiple online courses on medical emergencies, sedation emergencies and pediatric emergencies on Dental Learning.
Roberson is currently Board certified by the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He has Fellowships in American College of Dentists, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, International College of Dentists and Pierre Fauchard Academy.
He is a member of the American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, American Dental Association, Mississippi Dental Association, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Pierre Fauchard Academy and South Mississippi Dental Society.
He is a Faculty member of OralSurgeryOnline and Vesper Institute IV Sedation Training Program, member of the Dental Learning CE Advisory Committee, KOL for Crest Oral B, Clinical Advisory Board for Balanced Pharma and Independent Medical Advisory Board for Healthfirst.
He is in private practice for over 27 years practicing full-scope oral & maxillofacial surgery. He is happily married and has two children. His interests include “anything outdoors”, and travel.
Disclosures
Commercial Disclosure
This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of HealthFirst. John B. Roberson, DMD, FACD, FICD, FICOI, FIAOMS is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, HealthFirst. John B. Roberson, DMD, FACD, FICD, FICOI, FIAOMS may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
Dental Learning is an approved ADA CERP Provider, AGD PACE Provider, and California State Dental Board Provider of dental continuing education. Dental Learning strives to deliver balanced, objective and clinically relevant information grounded on scientific research. Lecturers who are invited to deliver Dental Learning CE webinars are advised to substantiate their claims with research-supported data and to disclose all commitments to, or relationships with, any commercial entity within the dental industry. In many cases, lecturers are sponsored by a dental manufacturing company, which provides them with support in the form of honorarium and/or dental products and equipment in order to help with clinical presentations. Prior to each live CE webinar, lecturers are made aware of the importance of delivering their presentations without commercial bias, and where appropriate, to mention a variety of different product choices that may be relevant to the subject matter of the lecture, for the educational benefit of the participant.
Disclaimer
Dental Learning LLC sites offer content that include opinions, techniques, recommendations, etc. from a variety of writers and speakers that are not necessarily endorsed by Dental Learning LLC, its associates and sponsored Dental Affiliates. Viewers are responsible for verifying the validity, accuracy and relevance of all content before implementing any techniques, products or recommendations into their clinical setting. Viewers understand that Dental Learning LLC, its associates, writers, speakers and sponsored Dental Learning Affiliates are not in any way responsible or liable for any adverse events that may occur (i.e., in a clinical setting or anywhere) based on any information disseminated from Dental Learning LLC sites, including all Dental Learning sites.
The copyrights and other rights to the slides and video contained in a webinar posted on this website are owned by the speaker, Dental Learning LLC, and/or the sponsor company and/or its subsidiaries worldwide. Viewers are only authorized to view the content of the webinar (live and archive) at this Website and are not permitted to screen capture, record and/or download any content displayed in this webinar. You may not make any part of this Website available as part of another web site whether by hyperlink framing on the Internet or otherwise.
By signing up for this webinar/event or podcast, I agree to receive electronic messages, which may include educational events, promotions, product information and service offers, from Dental Learning or any of its course supporters. I understand that I may unsubscribe at any time using the opt-out link provided in every message.
AGD PACE and California State Dental Board Provider Statement
Dental Learning is an approved AGD PACE and California State Dental Board Provider of dental continuing education.
Questions regarding our Conditions of Usage, Privacy Policy, or other policy related material can be directed to our support staff by clicking on the "Support" link or you can email us at: support@dentallearning.net.
