OS 701 Dental Management of the Medically Complex Patient II

Credits: 1
You will develop competency in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of dental patients who present with potentially life-threatening conditions. Through assigned reading, lecture, small group presentations, group simulations, small group discussion and hands-on emergency scenario drills, you will receive the basic tools to manage the most common medical emergencies. Given the sporadic and relatively uncommon nature of medical emergencies in the dental office, competency in the management of these situations depends on knowledge of medical conditions that may place a patient at higher risk of such an event. Preparing in advance for and preventing an emergency optimizes patient outcomes. You will learn to assess patient risk at consult, when to consult members of the care team, diagnose sudden onset of symptoms and manage a simulated medical emergency. You will learn to use emergency equipment and medications. When you fully participate in OS 700, you will be prepared to provide safe/emergency care at the SOD and in your future dental practice.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit