Dental hygiene and dental visits still remain anxiety-inducing experiences for some patients. This heightened anxiety level can increase the risk of medical emergencies occurring during appointments. This course will utilize simulated emergencies to promote the determination of the correct emergency diagnosis and the proper treatment procedures to be rendered by the dental professional in the event that an emergency should arise. A wide array of emergencies will be covered from syncope to
Presentation Objectives:
1. State the rationale for baseline vital signs.
2. Understand the importance of medical emergency simulation.
3. Understand the importance of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
4. Recognize the symptoms of several medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office.
5. Explain the emergency procedure to be followed for several medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office.
6. Identify essential emergency equipment for the emergency cart.
7. State the rationale for baseline vital signs.
8. Understand the importance of medical emergency simulation.
9. Understand the importance of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
10. Recognize the symptoms of several medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office.
11. Explain the emergency procedure to be followed for several medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office.
12. Identify essential emergency equipment for the emergency cart.
Dr. Ellen Grimes Bio:
Dr. Grimes is the retired Vermont Technical College Dental Hygiene Program Director. Prior to the transition of the program to Vermont Tech she taught in the Dental Hygiene Department at the University of Vermont since 1984. Her areas of expertise are the Dental Sciences, Medical Emergencies, Clinical Dental Hygiene, Oral Pathology and the Administration of Local Anesthetics. She was the recipient of the 2001 UVM Kroepsch Maurice Award for teaching excellence.
Ellen received her Baccalaureate Degree in Dental Hygiene Education from the University of Bridgeport, Fones School of Dental Hygiene. She earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from Montclair State University and a second Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Vermont. She earned a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at UVM in 1999.
Ellen was the President of the Vermont Dental Hygienists’ Association from 1993-1994 and has served that organization in numerous capacities over the past 25 years. In 1998 she was honored with the VDHA Outstanding Dental Hygienist of the Year Award. She is a Past President of the Summa Chapter of the Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society. Ellen was appointed as an accreditation site visitor for the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation in 1999 and served two terms on the Dental Hygiene Review Committee. She is a consultant for the Northeast Regional Board of Dental Examiners and was serves on its Examination Committee. In addition, she was appointed to the Dental Hygiene National Board Test Construction Committee in 2008 and again in 2016. She is the author of the textbook, “Medical Emergencies: Essentials for the Dental Professional” now in its second edition.
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5/20 – 11:00am – 1:00pm – Course C7: Medical Emergencies: Essentials for The Dental Professional
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Saturday, May 20, 2023, 11:00am – 1:00pm
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Presentation Description:
Dental hygiene and dental visits still remain anxiety-inducing experiences for some patients. This heightened anxiety level can increase the risk of medical emergencies occurring during appointments. This course will utilize simulated emergencies to promote the determination of the correct emergency diagnosis and the proper treatment procedures to be rendered by the dental professional in the event that an emergency should arise. A wide array of emergencies will be covered from syncope to
Presentation Objectives:
1. State the rationale for baseline vital signs.
2. Understand the importance of medical emergency simulation.
3. Understand the importance of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
4. Recognize the symptoms of several medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office.
5. Explain the emergency procedure to be followed for several medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office.
6. Identify essential emergency equipment for the emergency cart.
7. State the rationale for baseline vital signs.
8. Understand the importance of medical emergency simulation.
9. Understand the importance of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
10. Recognize the symptoms of several medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office.
11. Explain the emergency procedure to be followed for several medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office.
12. Identify essential emergency equipment for the emergency cart.
Dr. Grimes is the retired Vermont Technical College Dental Hygiene Program Director. Prior to the transition of the program to Vermont Tech she taught in the Dental Hygiene Department at the University of Vermont since 1984. Her areas of expertise are the Dental Sciences, Medical Emergencies, Clinical Dental Hygiene, Oral Pathology and the Administration of Local Anesthetics. She was the recipient of the 2001 UVM Kroepsch Maurice Award for teaching excellence.
Ellen received her Baccalaureate Degree in Dental Hygiene Education from the University of Bridgeport, Fones School of Dental Hygiene. She earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from Montclair State University and a second Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Vermont. She earned a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at UVM in 1999.
Ellen was the President of the Vermont Dental Hygienists’ Association from 1993-1994 and has served that organization in numerous capacities over the past 25 years. In 1998 she was honored with the VDHA Outstanding Dental Hygienist of the Year Award. She is a Past President of the Summa Chapter of the Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society. Ellen was appointed as an accreditation site visitor for the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation in 1999 and served two terms on the Dental Hygiene Review Committee. She is a consultant for the Northeast Regional Board of Dental Examiners and was serves on its Examination Committee. In addition, she was appointed to the Dental Hygiene National Board Test Construction Committee in 2008 and again in 2016. She is the author of the textbook, “Medical Emergencies: Essentials for the Dental Professional” now in its second edition.
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Courses
5/18 – 7:00pm – 9:00pm – Course C1: It’s Medically Complicated (VIRTUAL)
5/19 – 8:30am – 11:30am – Course C2: Learning Your Lines: Maintaining Your Dental Unit Water and Suction Lines for Optimal Safety
5/19 – 8:30am – 11:30am – Course C3: 5 Senses of Ergonomics: Improving Safety for the Provider and Patient
5/19 – 1:30am – 4:30am – Course C4: From Standard of Care to Excellence of Care: Rediscovering Caring For Your Patients and Yourself
5/19 – 1:30pm – 4:30pm – Course C5: Tips, Tricks and Technologies in Dental Hygiene Today
5/20 – 8:30am – 10:30am – Course C6: Teledentistry: An Innovative Delivery System
5/20 – 11:00am – 1:00pm – Course C7: Medical Emergencies: Essentials for The Dental Professional
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