Medical emergencies in dental practice – management requirements and international practitioner proficiency. A scoping review. (19th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vaughan, M; Park, A; Sholapurkar, A; Esterman, A
• Is Part Of: Australian dental journal. Volume 63:Number 4(2018:Dec.)
• Page Start: 455
• Page End: 466
• Publication Date: 2018-09-19
• Subjects: Attitude -- competence -- confidence -- dentist -- emergencies -- medical management; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentisterie -- Australie -- Périodiques; Tandheelkunde; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1111/adj.12649
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0045-0421

Abstract

Abstract: The management of medical emergencies is widely considered a requisite skill for all dentists. Timely intervention of an emergency can significantly alter the outcome for a patient's morbidity and possible mortality. This scoping review examines the prevalence of medical emergencies in dental practice, as well as dentists' attitude, confidence, and competence, of medical emergency management within a dental setting. Key findings include a lack of preparedness towards medical emergencies, despite a universal recognition of the importance and desire to improve key medical skills.