How to Use NARCAN® to Respond to an Opioid Overdose
Naloxone is an important drug for every dental practice or organization to have in their emergency medical kit, says HealthFirst Chief Clinical Officer Dr....
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...
ADA and HealthFirst Address Dentistry’s Role in the Opioid Epidemic
The American Dental Association (ADA) has issued a groundbreaking new policy on opioids, recognizing the need for dentistry to make positive changes that can...
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...
Surgeon General Advisory Urges Equipping More Americans With Naloxone
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams today recommended that more Americans should be equipped with NARCAN (naloxone) to save victims of opioid overdoses. “Research...
Introducing NARCAN® Nasal Spray to Dental Emergency Medical Kits
As the opioid crisis continues to spread, HealthFirst recognizes the need for dental offices to be equipped to respond to opioid overdoses. Following the...