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Part two of our written informed consent series focuses on signatures. Best practice is to have patients sign the written informed consent on the date of treatment. The consent also may be signed during an earlier treatment planning appointment.  However, if a signif...

Topic: Syncope Objective: To prepare and evaluate the dental office staff's ability to promptly recognize and manage a case of syncope, ensuring immediate and appropriate response to this medical emergency. Read more

Emergency preparedness is an integral aspect of dental practice. While the primary focus of any dental office is patient care, ensuring the safety and well-being of both patients and staff in the event of a crisis is equally vital. One effective way to achieve this is throu...

Objective: To train and assess the dental office staff in recognizing and managing an asthma attack, ensuring a prompt and effective response. Target Participants: Dentists Dental Assistant...

The dental office is generally a place where people go for routine cleanings, fillings, or more specialized care, all aimed at maintaining oral health. Yet, despite best practices and strict adherence to protocols, critical incidents such as a patient's death or near-death ...

Objective: To evaluate and prepare dental staff for effectively recognizing and managing a patient experiencing a seizure during a dental procedure. Target Participants: •    Dentists•    Dental Assistants•    Office Staff•    Receptioni...

When most of us think about medical emergencies, we focus on the immediate and urgent needs—the critical interventions that can be the difference between life and death. Yet, the psychological well-being of patients is often overlooked, especially in dental settings where t...

Objective: To prepare and assess the dental office staff's competence in quickly recognizing and treating a severe allergic reaction, specifically anaphylactic shock, in a dental setting. Target Participants: ●    Dentists●    Dental Assista...

It is well known that dentists must obtain consent before providing dental treatment. Board Rule 108.7 specifies that a “signed, written informed consent is required for all treatment plans and procedures where a reasonable possibility of complications from the treatment pl...

In the realm of dental practice management, adhering to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations is not just a legal obligation—it's a cornerstone of providing safe and responsible dental care. This blog post is your ultimate guide to navigati...