5 CE’s
*Sponsored in collaboration with DSWP and Beaver Dental Branch*

Medical emergencies can occur at any time in the dental office. Preparation for such emergencies is extremely important. A team approach ensures that all members of the dental team are prepared to handle emergency situations effectively. Through lecture and emergency case review, participants will improve their recognition and understanding of medical emergencies in the dental office setting.

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the most common medical emergencies
• Discuss drug related emergencies
• Identify drugs/supplies required for the Dental Office Emergency Kit
• Review the medical history and identify patients at risk for medical emergencies
• Systematically approach the management of an in-office emergency

Mr. Brewer is a part-time paramedic with 30 plus years of experience in EMS working as a career paramedic in an urban/suburban area just south of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Mr. Brewer has worked extensively with the dental community since 1998. He is a member of the ADSA. He provides BLS, ACLS and PALS0 courses, in addition to medical emergency courses for individual offices, dental societies, PSOMS, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, and UPMC Children’s Hospital Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry. Mr. Brewer assists in teaching IV sedation course for various programs. Mr. Brewer also assists with helping offices purchase and organize emergency equipment, and prepare for office evaluations. Mr. Brewer has lectured in several states on the topic of medical emergencies in the dental office. He recently co-authored a chapter on Medical Emergencies for Nowak: Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy through Adolescence, 6e. In 2014, Mr. Brewer began working as a dental anesthesia assistant in several oral surgery and dental offices.

Dental Society of Western PA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider Approved by Pennsylvania Dental Association.
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.
Dental Society of Western PA designates this activity for 6 continuing education credits.