OHI-S Medical emergencies in the dental office

5 lessons + 1 free (3h 40min)

Relevant and easy-to-study video protocols for emergency care in dentistry!

An array of emergencies will be covered:

– syncope

– hyperventilation

– cardiovascular pathology

– asthma

– anaphylactic shock

– diabetes mellitus

– seizures

– CVA

– airways obstruction

– hormonal disorders.

The importance of preparing and maintaining an adequate medical emergency kit will be emphasized. This course will utilize simulated emergencies and videos to promote the determination of the correct emergency diagnosis and the proper treatment procedures.

The OHI‑S Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office course is best for general dentists, dental specialists, hygienists, assistants, and clinical staff who want structured, training in recognizing, preventing, and managing urgent medical situations during dental care. It emphasizes evidence‑based protocols, team preparedness, and patient safety.

Who Should Enroll
General dentists & specialists (prosthodontists, orthodontists, periodontists, endodontists) who may encounter emergencies in routine or complex procedures.
Dental hygienists & assistants who play a critical role in early recognition and response.
Oral surgeons managing surgical cases with higher risk of complications.
Residents & fellows in dentistry seeking foundational emergency management skills.
Practice managers & staff responsible for ensuring office readiness and compliance with safety standards.
What You’ll Learn
Recognition of emergencies: syncope, allergic reactions, asthma attacks, angina, hypoglycemia, seizures, cardiac arrest.
Immediate response protocols: airway management, CPR, use of AEDs, and emergency medications.
Prevention strategies: patient risk assessment, medical history review, and stress reduction techniques.
Team coordination: roles of dentists, assistants, and staff in emergency response.
Case‑based lessons: real scenarios demonstrating effective management of emergencies in dental practice.

+ Topics:

Lesson 1.Introduction. Syncope and angina pectoris: emergency care

– Taking vital signs and their importance

– Essential elements in a medical emergency kit

– Introduction to common medical emergencies in the dental office

– Syncope: symptoms and tactics

– Angina: types, symptoms, algorithm of actions

– Conducting simulated emergencies.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorers, Periodontists, Implantologists, Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Dental technicians, General dentists.

Lesson 2.Cardiovascular pathology: emergency care. Introductory lesson

– Myocardial infarction: symptoms and treatment

– Pacemaker malfunction: signs and symptoms, treatment protocol

– Hyperventilation: symptoms and tactics at dental appointments

– Extreme cases of hyperventilation

– Emergency care protocols of patients with ischemic heart disease.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorers, Periodontists, Implantologists, Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Dental technicians, General dentists.

Lesson 3.Cardiovascular pathology: emergency care

– Myocardial infarction: symptoms and treatment

– Pacemaker malfunction: signs and symptoms, treatment protocol

– Hyperventilation: symptoms and tactics at dental appointments

– Extreme cases of hyperventilation

– Emergency care protocols of patients with ischemic heart disease.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorers, Periodontists, Implantologists, Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Dental technicians, General dentists.

Lesson 4.Asthma and allergy related emergencies: emergency care

– Asthma attack: triggers at a dental appointment

– Types of asthma

– Symptoms and treatment of an asthma attack

– Allergy related emergencies: symptoms and protocols of emergency care

– Severity of allergic reaction

– Anaphylactic shock: clinical symptoms.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorers, Periodontists, Implantologists, Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Dental technicians, General dentists.

Lesson 5.Diabetes mellitus and seizures: emergency care

– Diabetes mellitus: types and symptoms

– Systemic complications of diabetes and their prevention

– Strategies for dental treating of diabetic patients

– Life-threatening conditions associated with diabetes

– Hypoglycemia: tactics at a dental appointment

– Seizures: causes and triggers at a dental appointment

– Classification of seizures

– Phases of seizure development

– Tactics in case of tool breakage during operation.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorers, Periodontists, Implantologists, Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Dental technicians, General dentists.

Lesson 6.CVA, obstruction and hormonal disorders: emergency care

– Cerebrovascular accident (CVA): types and diagnostics at a dental appointment

– Risk factors for the development of CVA

– Symptoms of CVA

– Algorithm of actions in case of CVA

– Aspiration and ingestion of foreign object: tactics

– Symptoms of partial and complete airway obstruction

– Thyroid disorders: hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

– Protocol of emergency care for patients with thyroid dysfunction

– Protocol of emergency care for patients with adrenal glands: dysfunction: adrenal crisis

– Intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs).

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorers, Periodontists, Implantologists, Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Dental technicians, General dentists.