CareQuest Webinar: Recognizing and Responding to the Most Dangerous Medical Emergencies in Dental Settings
January 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join CareQuest Institute for a webinar that will review the most dangerous medical emergencies that oral health professionals should be prepared to manage. Our expert speaker will guide learners through immediate response actions during various emergency scenarios — such as angina pectoris (heart attack) — and highlight strategies to improve in-office emergency preparedness.
Participants can earn 1 CE credit.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the early signs and symptoms of the most dangerous medical emergencies that occur in dental settings.
- Differentiate the relative risk levels of medical emergencies.
- Describe appropriate response actions dental team members should take.
- Identify strategies to improve dental team preparedness for medical emergencies, such as equipment checks, staff training, and comprehensive patient health history updates.
Moderator: Candace Hsu Owen, RDH, MS, MPH (Senior Director of Education & Strategic Partnerships)
Presenter: Steve Yun, MD (Dental Office Anesthesiologist