Course Description
Medical emergencies are defined as any condition that if left untreated may lead to patient morbidity or mortality. However, if your definition of an emergency is any condition of a patient that raises your blood pressure or pulse rate - then you need to take this course.
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Studies estimate that a practitioner will be faced with a medical emergency in the dental office at least once every two years. The good news is that 75% of emergencies can be mitigated with local anesthesia (pain control) and stress reduction (sedation). For those instances when an appropriate response could be life-saving, each practitioner must be prepared with a properly equipped emergency drug kit.
This course will educate you on the seven essential drugs you must be familiar with to manage any medical emergency.
Learning Objectives
Recognize the most common medical emergencies in the dental office.
Understand the importance of preparation and practicing with your Team.
Learn how to manage the most common medical emergencies in the dental office.
Discover how to prepare the minimal dental emergency kit to include seven essential drugs.
Know how to use the essential drugs recommended for the minimal dental emergency kit.
Register now and receive "The Dental Office Emergency Handbook" - A Must-Have Guide for Every Dental Team
When registering, you'll receive the Dental Office Emergency Handbook – valued by dental professionals nationwide.
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This complimentary resource is packed with:
✅ Real-world protocols for handling common medical emergencies in the dental office
✅ Essential checklists and step-by-step procedures to ensure your team is always prepared
✅ Immediate action guides for allergic reactions, seizures, airway obstructions, and more
✅ Guidance on creating your Medical Emergency Drug Kit
✅ Easy-to-follow insights that turn complex emergencies into manageable situations​
This powerful, practical companion guide is yours free when registering
About the Presenter
Dr. Mark Donaldson received his baccalaureate degree from the University of British Columbia and his Doctorate in Clinical Pharmacy from the University of Washington. He has practiced as a clinical pharmacy specialist, clinical coordinator and director of pharmacy services at many healthcare organizations in both Canada and the United States. He is currently Associate Principal of Clinical Pharmacy for Vizient’s Advisory Solutions, and lives in Whitefish, Montana. Dr. Donaldson is a Clinical Professor at the University of Montana, Clinical Associate Professor at the Oregon Health & Sciences University, and affiliate faculty in Dentistry at UBC. He has lectured internationally to both dental and medical practitioners focusing on dental pharmacology and therapeutics and is a leader in the field.​
Dr. Donaldson has published numerous peer-reviewed works and textbook chapters. He serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of the American Dental Association and is the 2016 recipient of the Academy of General Dentistry’s Dr. Thaddeus Weclew Award. In 2019 he was conferred by the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) with the “Special Friend of Canadian Dentistry Award.” This award is given to an individual outside of the dental profession in appreciation for exemplary support or service to the profession as a whole.
Who Should Attend:
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Dentists and Dental Specialists
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Dental Office Managers
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Hygienists
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Dental and Surgical Assistants
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Support Staff
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D3 & D4 Students
Attendees must register separately to receive CE credit
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Spark Study Club
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by
any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
4/1/2025 to 3/31/2027.
Provider ID# 434246