Medical emergencies in dental practice – management requirements and international practitioner proficiency. A scoping review

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Vaughan, M.;Park, A.;Sholapurkar, A.;Esterman, A.
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.

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Australian Dental Journal

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63

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1834-7819

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4

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12

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Wiley-Blackwell

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10.1111/adj.12649