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Critical Response: Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

January 13, 2027 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm CT
ADHA Members/Subscribers: Free | Nonmembers:$45
Registration closes 1/13 at 5:15 pm CT
Speaker: Barbara K. Brent, DHA, MSAH, RDH, FADHA

Medical emergencies can occur unexpectedly in any dental setting, making preparation, early recognition, and prompt intervention essential to patient safety. This presentation will review common medical emergencies encountered in dental practice, including syncope, hypoglycemia, seizures, respiratory distress, allergic reactions, and cardiovascular emergencies. Participants will learn strategies for identifying patients at risk, recognizing early warning signs, and implementing appropriate emergency response protocols. Emphasis will be placed on the PCABD (Positioning, Circulation, Airway, Breathing, and Definitive Care) framework, emergency equipment readiness, and effective team communication. Through interactive clinical scenarios, attendees will apply emergency management principles, strengthen clinical decision-making skills, and gain practical strategies to improve emergency preparedness and patient safety in their dental practice.
 

In this webinar you will:

  • Identify common medical emergencies encountered in dental practice and recognize their early signs and symptoms.
  • Evaluate patient risk factors and describe preventive strategies to reduce the likelihood of medical emergencies.
  • Apply the PCABD (Positioning, Circulation, Airway, Breathing, and Definitive Care) framework to the management of medical emergencies.
  • Describe appropriate emergency response protocols, including the use of emergency medications, equipment, and activation of emergency medical services.
  • Analyze clinical scenarios to determine appropriate emergency interventions and effective team communication strategies.
     

Speaker:

Barbara K. Brent, DHA, MSAH, RDH, FADHA, is an Assistant Professor and Dental Hygiene Clinic Director at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry. With over 40 years of clinical and educational experience, she specializes in evidence-based instruction, simulation, and competency assessment. A certified BLS Instructor, Dr. Brent recently authored an ADHA educational methodology continuing education course on medical emergencies. Her scholarly interests include medical emergencies, leadership development, and dental hygiene education. 

 
1.0 LIVE/Interactive CE offered for those in attendance. Certificates will be available under the "Completed" tab in your CE Smart Learning Center immediately following the event. 

Can't attend live? The recording will be automatically available in your CE Smart Learning Center within 24 hours post-event. 1.0 CE can be earned after successful completion of a post-test.
 
When
1/13/2027 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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