Guidelines for Emergency Medical Kits for Dental Offices

Guidelines for Emergency Medical Kits for Dental Offices

When a life-threatening emergency happens at a dental practice, dentists and their staff must be prepared with the necessary medications and appropriate training to...

ADA Endorses HealthFirst Dental Emergency Medical Kits, Sharps, and Amalgam Solutions

The American Dental Association (ADA) mission is to help its 163,000 members improve the oral health of their patients. ADA Member Advantage, the wholly...
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Dental Emergency Kits Enable Quick Overdose Response with NARCAN® Nasal Spray

HealthFirst’s basic dental emergency medical kits now include the opioid reversal agent naloxone in the form of NARCAN nasal spray, providing another critical emergency...
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3 Things You Need to Respond to a Pediatric Medical Emergency

National Children’s Dental Health Month is a great time to connect with young patients about developing their oral health skills.  This annual observation also...
Oral surgeon practice readiness

Two Ways Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Can Be Practice Ready

When it comes to ensuring that your practice is ready and prepared to see patients every day, oral surgeons have a lot to manage....
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Dr. Stanley Malamed Offers ‘Case Notes’ on Managing Medical Emergencies

Every week we at HealthFirst talk with customers who have responded to a medical emergency at their office. We believe that everyone in dentistry...

Expert Guidelines for Dental Emergency Medical Kits

“What should I have in my emergency medical kit?” seems to be a common question among dentists and dental professionals. In fact, there is...

General Dentistry Guide to Medical Emergency Preparation [INFOGRAPHIC]

Download the PDF below for a print-ready version that includes embedded links to key resources.
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Why It’s Important to Track Emergency Medication Shelf Life

In a dental practice medical emergency, having the right medications on hand is critical to providing an effective response. Busy practices may find it...
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4 Reasons Your Dental Office Needs Medical Emergency Training

Because they are uncommon, medical emergencies in dental offices can be quite alarming for a dental staff. While a study by Dr. Stanley Malamed1 showed...