What Happens If You Overdose a Patient on Epinephrine?
What Happens If You Overdose a Patient on Epinephrine?

Written by Duane Tinker, NREMT Epinephrine is commonly used in dental settings to manage severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis. However, administering too much can have a range of consequences, particularly affectin...

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Navigating the ePHI Maze: Vendors, Business Associate Agreements, and How to Keep It All Straight
Navigating the ePHI Maze: Vendors, Business Associate Agreements, and How to Keep It All Straight

Written by Duane Tinker (aka the Toothcop) So, you've got Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) to deal with, and it's like navigating a maze. ePHI is healthcare information in electronic form, and it's governed by the HIPA...

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Should I Make Sure My AED and Emergency Equipment is Compatible with EMS?
Should I Make Sure My AED and Emergency Equipment is Compatible with EMS?

Written by Duane Tinker (aka the Toothcop) When it comes to emergencies in the dental office, preparation is crucial. You’ve likely equipped your clinic with a variety of emergency response tools like Automated External Def...

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How Pit Crew CPR is Changing the Game in Emergency Response
How Pit Crew CPR is Changing the Game in Emergency Response

Written by Duane Tinker (aka the Toothcop) In the world of emergency response, time is often the most critical factor in determining the outcome of a medical emergency. This is particularly true in dental offices, where pat...

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Pain Management in Dental Emergencies: Understanding and Dos and Don'ts
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Pain Management in Dental Emergencies: Understanding and Dos and Don'ts

Written by Duane Tinker, NREMT Dental emergencies can occur at any time and often involve significant pain for the patient. As dental professionals, understanding how to effectively manage this pain is crucial to providing relief and ensuring patient comfort. In this...

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All Hands on Deck: The Role of Every Team Member in a Dental Emergency
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All Hands on Deck: The Role of Every Team Member in a Dental Emergency

Written by Duane Tinker, NREMT  In the event of a medical emergency within the dental office, the saying "teamwork makes the dream work" becomes more literal than ever – it could save a life. This blog post delineates the c...

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Website Disclosures
Website Disclosures

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Tips for Successful License Renewal
Tips for Successful License Renewal

Renewing your dental license should be the easy part of your job, right?  It can be if you avoid these potential pitfalls. Renew EarlyDentists are required to renew their licenses every two years and must do so no later than midnight on the day the license is...

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Top Medicaid Compliance Mistakes in Dentistry
Top Medicaid Compliance Mistakes in Dentistry

The healthcare sector demands meticulous adherence to regulations, and the field of dentistry is no exception, particularly when dealing with Medicaid. For dental ...

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