The hands-on portion of this course is currently full. To be placed on the waiting list please call (619) 275-7188.

Check-In: 7:00 am

Continental breakfast provided during check-in, lunch and light refreshments during breaks. Cancellations and full refunds available until 72 hrs. prior to course start time.
(For special dietary requirements please contact our Media & Continuing Education Coordinator, Meg Hamrick, admin@sdcds.org or 619-275-7188)

Course Description:

Medical emergencies can and do happen in the dental office. It is of paramount importance that we are able to effectively respond to these emergencies. Our patients are counting on us. One of the first steps in managing an emergency is to understand the medications and the equipment that you may need to properly manage your patient’s medical issue. We will be discussing the medications in the typical emergency kit, including a discussion about local anesthesia dosing and over dosage.

There will be one hands-on session for a limited number of participants that will focus on the handling and administration of emergency medications and airway management skills. The session will also include active participation in emergency scenarios. This course is designed so that you can evaluate the emergency systems you have set up in your office.

Course Objectives:

• Evaluate your office’s preparation for a medical emergency
• A review of local anesthetic dosing, prevention, recognition and management of a local anesthetic overdose
• Able to assemble an emergency kit that is comprehensive for your office needs.
• Have a thorough understanding of the medications and equipment used in effectively responding to a medical emergency.

Christine L. Quinn, D.D.S., M.S.
Dr. Quinn is a full-time faculty member of the UCLA School of Dentistry and provides in-office anesthesia services as part of her faculty responsibilities. She received her D.D.S. degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 1987 and obtained her MS and training in dental anesthesiology in 1989 from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Dr. Quinn is currently Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology in the Division of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences at the UCLA School of Dentistry, Coordinator of Anesthesia and Pain Control, and former Director of the Dental Anesthesiology Residency Program. She is actively involved with both didactic and clinical teaching at the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels at the UCLA School of Dentistry. Dr. Quinn is an in-office examiner for the State of California for general anesthesia. Dr. Quinn serves on the Board of Directors for the California Dental Society of Anesthesiology, American Dental Board of Anesthesiology and is a Past President of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists. She is also a member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Dr. Quinn is a Diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology. Besides being actively involved in research on pain and anxiety control, Dr. Quinn has been providing hospital and office-based anesthesia services for dental patients since 1989.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships: None disclosed

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     SDCDS is an ADA CERP Recognized provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. SDCDS designates this activity for up to five (5) continuing education credits.