Addressing Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

Addressing medical emergencies in the dental office setting can be traumatic and occasionally chaotic if a well-defined plan has not been established and rehearsed. It can be difficult to predict how team members will react when faced with a medical emergency, but what is known is that seconds count. The ultimate responsibility for addressing medical emergencies will rest with the practice owner as the licensed professional. Establishing and implementing a medical emergency response plan is crucial to ensuring that your practice is equipped and prepared to respond should such an event occur. TDIC has created this reference guide to provide you with the tools to create a detailed medical emergency response plan including staff roles and assignments. Assigned duties and roles will vary depending on your practice specifics and the size of your team.