(PO-048) Simulation Training for Medical Emergencies in Dental Curriculum

Author: Abigail COBB – Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Author: Richard D'INNOCENZO, DMD, MD – Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Author: MANISH BHAGANIA, BDS, MDS – Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Submitter: MANISH BHAGANIA, BDS, MDS – Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Simulation Training for Medical Emergencies In Dental Curriculum

Simulation Training for Medical Emergencies In Dental Curriculum
 

Objectives: The occurrence of medical emergencies in dental setting is a real problem. Dental Students should be provided adequate training through dental school curriculum to understand and manage these medical emergencies. The objective of this poster is to depict the efficacy of employing simulation training in helping the dental predoctoral students understand these medical emergencies in a more comprehensive manner.

Methods: Predoctoral Students in final year of their study were given two sessions of two hour training spread over two weeks. The training included didactics and hands on rescue sessions on mannikins to mimic the dental clinic set up. A questionnaire was sent out to participants after completing the two sessions to evaluate their level of understanding, knowledge and skill base in handling various types of medical emergencies.

Results: Number of Surveys Expected: 197, Number of Surveys Received: 77, Response Rate: 39.1%. 82.6% responded by saying the simulation helped generate more interest in the subject. It was evident from the evaluation reports that 88.6 percent showed a positive reinforced my understanding of the recognition and management of medical emergencies. A significant 84.1% students expressed confident in managing such incidents in the future. Feedback received from students confirmed that learning by using simulation training is definitely better than only classroom didactics.

Conclusion: Using simulation based learning strategies helps understand critical concepts of medical emergencies. Inclusion of such learning tools in dental curriculum will only raise the standard of dental education in the country and lift the confidence of younger dentists as they step out of the dental school environment.