Presented by Hector J. Vila, MD

Date: September 25, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, CENTRAL

Location: Live Webinar via Zoom

CE Credit: 2 hours

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 @ 7:00 PM

Registration Price: $0 for SWSPD Members / $100 for Non-Members / $0 for Residents & Dental Students

Dental visits still remain anxiety-inducing experiences for some patients. Sedation is often an adjunct to treatment whether conscious sedation, IV sedation, or even General Anesthesia. This heightened anxiety level can increase the risk of medical emergencies occurring during appointments. This CE will review emergencies to promote the determination of the many causes. Highlighted will be the prevention of medical emergencies by the use of appropriate assessment procedures prior to treatment. The importance of preparing and maintaining an adequate medical emergency kit will be emphasized.

Upon completion of this CE, the participant will:

• Understand the causes of medical emergencies
• Identify essential emergency equipment for the emergency cart
• Understand the importance of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Recognize the symptoms of several medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office
• Explain the emergency procedure to be followed for several medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office including:
  • Laryngospasm
  • Bronchospasm
  • Emesis and aspiration
  • Airway blockage by foreign body

Hector J. Vila, MD

Dr. Hector Vila received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a 3-year residency in Anesthesia at the University of South Florida, where he received 12 months of advanced training in Pediatric Anesthesia. At graduation, he was the recipient of the Dripps Award for outstanding resident. He was certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in 1994.

Dr. Hector Vila is nationally renowned for his work to improve the quality of care in ambulatory and office-based anesthesia. He was the lead author of the study, “A Comparative Outcomes Analysis of Procedures Performed in Physician Offices and Ambulatory Surgery Centers”. Abstracts of this study received international awards and attracted national media attention. He was quoted in US News and World Report, CNN, Good Morning America, and numerous other media. He is considered an expert in the area of patient safety. Dr. Vila was appointed to the Florida Board of Medicine in 2016 where he still serves.

Dr. Vila has the following financial relationships to disclose: Owner and shareholder of Pediatric Dental Anesthesia Associates.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing no later than Tuesday, September 24, 2024. A full refund, less a $10 processing fee, will be issued for those received by that deadline. All refunds will be processed within 30 days after the meeting.

Questions? Contact Michelle at SWSPD Office

• Email: michelle.e.jacobi@gmail.com
• Text: (812) 989-4825
• Talk: (866) 244-0979

The SouthWestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry is an ADA CERP-recognized provider approved by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. 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. The SouthWestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry designates this activity for 2 continuing education credits.