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8 CEUs
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Presented by:
Steven Bookless D.D.S., M.B.A., S.A. -
Date + Time:
Friday, March 24, 2023 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Location:
Casino Del Sol
Grand Ballroom A
5655 W. Valencia Road
Tucson, AZ 85757
(855) 765-7829
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Regular Tuition:
Dentists: $295.00
RDH /Auxiliaries : $195.00
RDH or Aux. in attendance with Dentist: $165.00
Add $10/registrant if after: Friday, March 17, 2023
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Parking:
Complimentary. Use garage.
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To Register by Mail, download blank form here.
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Course Description
Diagnosis and Treatment of Medical Emergencies in the Dental OfficeThe course is designed to expose the participants to diagnosis and treatment of medical emergencies in the dental office. The course content will be geared to the capabilities of the general dentist. Topics will include preventative strategies, creation of an emergency plan, staff responsibilities, communication techniques, emergency medical equipment, emergency drugs and their use, and scenario based simulated medical emergencies with voluntary audience participation.
- NEED FOR TRAINING
- INCIDENCE OF MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
- AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE
- Office Evaluation
- EMS response Times
- Emergency Equipment
- Emergency Drugs
- Staff Responsibilities
- Additional Training
- PEELING BACK THE ONION
- Medical History
- Physical Exam
- DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF ALTERED CONSCIOUSNESS / AND UNCONSCIOUS PATIENT
- DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF:
- Syncope
- Allergic Reaction (Mild)
- Angina (Chest Pain)
- Postural Hypotension
- Seizures
- Asthma Attack Dessert Break
- Hyperventilation
- Reaction to Epinephrine
- Hypoglycemia
- Cardiac Arrest / MI
- Anaphylaxis
- Drug overdose (Local Anesthetic, Narcotic)
- CVA
Dr. Bookless’ presentation is didactic lecture using a student handout and PowerPoint presentation. Case studies will be used to illustrate the diagnosis and treatment of the most common medical emergencies encountered in a dental practice. The presentation participants will be encouraged to actively participate in the critical treatment decision process."
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To register by phone, please call (603) 736-9200To Register by Mail, download blank form here.
What People Are Saying
- "Dr. Bookless delivered well on a tough, dry, very necessary subject."
Michele W. - RDH
Lancaster, PA- "The case examples were very helpful and interesting. Thank you!"
Cynthia J. - RDH
Nashua, NH- "Dr. Bookless brings a variety of knowledge + experience to this lecture with humor, very enjoyable"
Christine O - RDH
Nashua, NH
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:
- Describe the methods of preventing of medical emergencies.
- Have a medical emergency protocol in place.
- Have a systematic protocol to ensure all emergency medical equipment is in working order and medication expiration dates are routinely checked.
- Describe the use of 360 communication during a medical emergency.
- Describe the basic and specific emergency medical equipment and necessary drugs.
- Define the roles of the office staff in an emergency medical situation.
- Have an understanding of the common medical emergencies encountered in a dental office and their treatment protocols.
Register
To register by phone, please call (603) 736-9200
To Register by Mail, download blank form here.
