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Dental Medical Emergencies (Part 1 or Parts 1 & 2)

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Dental Medical Emergencies (Part 1 or Parts 1 & 2)

Location

MAHEC Simulation Center
Task Training Room A&B
119 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

Dates & Times

Sep 18, 2026 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM

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How well prepared is your office for medical emergencies? This lecture, discussion, and case-based afternoon lab activity is designed to review basic principles of reducing risk factors, identifying signs and symptoms, and rendering fast, effective treatment for selected emergency situations.

**Those who are attending the entire day (6 hours) on-site at MAHEC (Parts 1 & 2) will participate in afternoon labs in the MAHEC Simulation Center. Lab slots are limited — register early!**


Part I (3 hours) meets the CE requirement for "a 3-hour course in dental office emergencies" for DA II training per the NCBDE rules, and those dental auxiliaries involved in sedation procedures per 21 NCAC 16Q .0207 (e)(5), 21 NCAC 16Q .0305 (e)(5), and 21 NCAC 16 Q .0407 (e)(5).

Parts I and Part 2 together (6 hours total) can meet the annual continuing education requirement in dental office medical emergencies for dentists, limited supervision hygienists, and public health hygienists.

*Note: You may register for Part 1 alone (live webinar) or Parts 1 & 2 together (on-site live at MAHEC only) — but not Part 2 alone.

If only attending the 3-hour Part 1, then you must attend via live webinar; if attending all day (Parts 1 & 2), then you must be on-site at MAHEC.

Additionally, upon request, MAHEC can video conference the Part 1 webinar to groups of attendees at host sites (health departments or hospitals) in the MAHEC service region — contact rosalyn.wasserman@mahec.net to request a group video conference option.


Agenda

Part 1
8:30amPart 1 Registration Check-In for all-day on-site attendees
8:45amPart 1 Webinar Check-In
9:00amDental Medical Emergencies Part 1 - Lecture/Discussion & Demo (15-minute break included)
12:15pmVirtual Attendees complete attestation; Adjourn Part 1

Part 2
12:15pmLunch (provided for Parts 1 & 2 all-day on-site attendees)
1:00pmDental Medical Emergencies Part 2 - Simulation Experientials, Simulation Debrief, Case Studies and Final Lecture/Discussion
4:15pmAdjourn Part 2

Audience

Dentists, Dental Assistants, and Dental Hygienists

Objectives

check Evaluate the effectiveness of your current state of preparation for common dental office emergencies and develop a more effective plan for handling these occurrences
check Describe the etiology, symptoms, and preferred treatment for several dental office emergencies
check Explain the importance of the following factors in preventing and managing an emergency: patient's medical history, patient's vital signs, portable oxygen tank and adjunct supplies, and emergency kit
check For those attending all day, including the afternoon Simulation Lab sessions: Demonstrate medical history intake/review and appropriate responses to simulation scenarios of common dental office emergencies

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee - Dentist, Dental Hygienist, or Dental Assistant - Part 1 Only (Live Webinar)

$75.00

Applies 11/20/25–9/11/26

Early Registration Fee - Community College Allied Dental Faculty - Part 1 & Part 2 - (on-site at MAHEC)

$135.00

Applies 11/20/25–9/11/26

Early Registration Fee - Dentist, Dental Hygienist, or Dental Assistant - Part 1 & Part 2 (on-site at MAHEC)

$150.00

Applies 11/20/25–9/11/26

Registration Fee - Dentist, Dental Hygienist, or Dental Assistant - Part 1 Only (Live Webinar)

$90.00

Applies 9/12/26–9/18/26

Registration Fee - Community College Allied Dental Faculty - Part 1 & Part 2 - (on-site at MAHEC)

$150.00

Applies 9/12/26–9/18/26

Registration Fee - Dentist, Dental Hygienist, or Dental Assistant - Part 1 & Part 2 (on-site at MAHEC)

$165.00

Applies 9/12/26–9/18/26

Available Credits

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  • CEU .600

    The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.60 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

  • Contact Hours 6.000

    MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 6.00 Contact Hours.

  • ADA CERP 6.000

    The North Carolina Area Health Education Centers are 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. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

    The North Carolina Area Health Education Center designates this activity for up to up to 6.00 hours of continuing education credits.

    Disclosure Statement/Conflict of Interest: In accordance with the ADA CERP Standard V, everyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests and this information will be made available to participants at the start of the activity. As a continuing education provider, MAHEC—as part of the North Carolina Health Education Centers—is responsible for ensuring the content, quality, and scientific integrity of all continuing dental education activities for which credit is provided. MAHEC is also responsible for taking steps to protect against and/or disclose any conflict of interest of the faculty/instructors presenting those courses.

  • CEU .300

    The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.30 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

  • Contact Hours 3.000

    MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 3.00 Contact Hours.

  • ADA CERP 3.000

    The North Carolina Area Health Education Centers are 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. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

    The North Carolina Area Health Education Center designates this activity for up to up to 3.00 hours of continuing education.

    Disclosure Statement/Conflict of Interest: In accordance with the ADA CERP Standard V, everyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests and this information will be made available to participants at the start of the activity. As a continuing education provider, MAHEC—as part of the North Carolina Health Education Centers—is responsible for ensuring the content, quality, and scientific integrity of all continuing dental education activities for which credit is provided. MAHEC is also responsible for taking steps to protect against and/or disclose any conflict of interest of the faculty/instructors presenting those courses.

    • Speakers

    Rita M. Esterwood, MSN, RN, NCSN, CHSE
    Karen Schwabenlender, RDH, BS

    Sessions

    Dental Medical Emergencies - Part 1 & Part 2

    9/18 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM

    Dental Medical Emergencies - Part 1 ONLY via Live Webinar

    9/18 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM

    Additional Resources

    Cancellation Policy

    MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

    Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

    • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
    • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
    • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
    • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
    • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
    • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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