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Dentistry in the emergency department.
The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Emergency physicians can effectively manage common dental emergencies with basic training, improving patient care without needing dental specialists. This approach enhances patient satisfaction and physician skills in dental problem diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Dental Trauma Management
Background:
- Dental issues frequently present in emergency departments.
- Emergency physicians often lack specialized dental training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of emergency physicians diagnosing and treating common dental problems.
- To reduce reliance on emergent dental consultations.
Main Methods:
- Review of common dental emergencies presenting to the ED.
- Evaluation of procedures manageable by emergency physicians.
- Assessment of training needs for cooperative consultation.
Main Results:
- Most dental emergencies are diagnosable and treatable by emergency physicians.
- Procedures are easily learned with initial instruction.
- Management falls within the standard scope of emergency physician practice.
Conclusions:
- Emergency physicians can manage common dental emergencies effectively.
- Investing time in dental problem familiarization improves patient outcomes.
- Enhanced physician skills lead to greater patient satisfaction.