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Medical emergencies in the dental school setting.
Adam D Sorenson1, Robert M Marusko2, Kelly S Kennedy1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Journal of Dental Education
|March 23, 2021
Summary
Medical emergencies like syncope are common in dental settings, even in patients without prior health issues. Understanding these events helps improve dental education and patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Dental medicine
- Emergency medicine
- Public health
Background:
- The aging population and rising chronic disease rates increase the likelihood of medical emergencies in dental practices.
- Previous studies on dental emergency frequency have yielded inconsistent results, often due to survey-based methodologies.
- This study addresses the need for accurate data on medical emergencies within a dental school environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence and types of medical emergencies encountered in a dental school setting.
- To analyze contributing medical comorbidities associated with these emergencies.
- To inform educational initiatives and improve emergency management protocols in dentistry.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of 121 incident reports from July 2013 to January 2019 at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry.
- Analysis focused on 65 events classified as medical emergencies.
- Inclusion of patient medical histories to identify comorbidities.
Main Results:
- Syncope was the most frequent medical emergency, followed by cardiac events, seizures, and diabetic complications.
- Emergencies predominantly occurred in pre-doctoral general dentistry clinics.
- A notable proportion of patients experiencing emergencies had no significant prior medical history.
Conclusions:
- Identifying the most common dental emergencies is crucial for enhancing dental practice protocols and educational strategies.
- Targeted educational initiatives can improve dentists' preparedness and response to medical emergencies.
- Proactive management and awareness can potentially reduce the occurrence and improve outcomes of medical emergencies in dental settings.
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