Medical Emergencies Guide For Dental Auxiliaries,
5th Edition

Section I: PREVENTION.
1. Office Preparation.
2. Medical History.
3. Vital Signs.
Section II: ALTERED CONSCIOUSNESS EMERGENCIES.
4. Syncope.
5. Seizure Disorders.
6. Diabetes Mellitus.
7. Cerebrovascular Accident.
Section III: RESPIRATORY DISTRESS EMERGENCIES.
8. Asthma.
9. Hyperventilation.
10. Airway Obstruction.
Section IV: CARDIOVASCULAR EMERGENCIES.
11. Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction.
Section V: IMMUNE SYSTEM EMERGENCIES.
12. Allergic Reactions.
Section VI: LEGAL ISSUES IN EMERGENCY CARE.
13. Occupational Hazards.
14. Legal Problems of Emergency Care.

• Melissa Damatta

  Melissa Damatta began her career as a dental assistant at a young age. Her love of dentistry motivated her to return to school and pursue dental hygiene. Upon graduation, she immediately returned to school to pursue her second love -- education. She began her education career at Rutgers School of Health Professions as an adjunct in the department of Allied Dental Education, where she taught both clinical and didactic courses. During that time she sought out her CDA. After the program closed, she went on to teach in the dental hygiene program for Burlington County College in New Jersey. Currently, Ms. Damatta is an associate professor for the dental hygiene program at Community College of Philadelphia, where she serves as clinic coordinator for second-year students and teaches radiology and a preclinical course to first-year students. She has practiced dental hygiene for 18 years, with experiences in periodontal, pediatric and general dentistry. A former president of CNJDHA, she holds memberships in the ADHA and the ADEA. She continues to practice as a clinical dental hygienist for a private practice in New Jersey. Ms. Damatta completed her associate degree in applied science in dental hygiene at Middlesex County College in New Jersey, her BSHS – education track at UMDNJ (now part of Rutgers University) and her MSDH with an education concentration at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut.

• Vaishali Singhal

  Vaishali Singhal is an associate professor at Rutgers University's School of Health Professions (SHP) and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) in Newark, New Jersey. Teaching at the university since 2001, she serves as program director of the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Program and Master of Science in gerontology at SHP as well as course director for Practice Management, Dentistry in the Community, and Ethics and Jurisprudence at RSDM. At the faculty practice of RSDM, Dr. Singhal specializes in treating patients with serious mental illness. In 2019 she completed her doctoral thesis at SHP, evaluating ways to improve the oral health of patients with serious mental illness. She completed a Master of Science in health sciences at Rutgers University in 2011 and received her DMD from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in 1993. Her Ph.D. and M.S. programs included specialized courses in education, which is Dr. Singhal's passion.

• Debra Jennings

  Dr. Debra Jennings obtained her DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. With a 21-year experience at Trident Technical College, she taught in the Dental Hygiene and Expanded Duty Dental Assistant programs. During this time she also taught a clinical course to first-year dental students at MUSC to enhance their knowledge of four-handed dentistry. Before attending the MUSC, Dr. Jennings earned dual degrees from the University of South Carolina in archeology/criminal justice and biology/chemistry. Her 30-plus years of practical experience in the dental field runs the gamut from dental hygiene to dentistry. In addition to teaching, she has authored and edited various texts and articles for the dental community. When not in the academic arena, she has volunteered with the Smiles For A Lifetime clinic that services low-income and immigrant populations.

• With an updated title to better represent text content, Damatta/Singhal/Jennings' MEDICAL EMERGENCIES GUIDE FOR DENTAL AUXILIARIES, 5th Edition, reflects the latest and best practices from the field.

• Bringing key concepts to life, an all-new design strengthens the visual aspect of chapter content and features a variety of up-to-date, full-color illustrations and photographs.

• Larger and darker font

• Practical, timely and relevant, updated patient scenarios include real-life emergencies that students may encounter on the job.

• New tables and figures enhance student learning by presenting additional information in an easy-to-access format.

• Enhanced assessment questions align with chapter learning objectives, helping students maximize their study time by focusing on important topics.

• Appearing throughout each chapter, "Test Your Knowledge" boxes reinforce key content and help students assess their comprehension as they progress through the text.

• New or updated case studies in every chapter emphasize dental emergency protocols and real-world applications.

• "Emergency Basics" boxes highlighted in each chapter provide quick access to the signs, symptoms and management of various medical emergencies.

• Comprehensive and thoroughly updated, the text covers all major medical emergencies and provides an accompanying action plan specifically for the dental professional.

• “Test Your Knowledge” boxes appear throughout the chapters to reinforce content and student comprehension.

• Brand new design strengthens visual aspect of chapter content, and is enhanced by a variety of updated illustrations and photographs.

• Additional case studies have been added or updated to each chapter to emphasize dental emergency protocols and real-world applications.

• "Emergency Basics" boxes highlighted in each chapter provide quick access to the signs, symptoms, and management of various medical emergencies.

• Review questions and problem-solving scenarios allow students to review and apply the textbook’s content.

• Coverage of all major medical emergencies and an accompanying action plan for the dental professional.

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