Original Article

Volume 2025: Volume: 4: Issue: 2

Evaluation of knowledge, experience and perceptions about medical emergencies among dentist in Chennai

L.G. Vijayaalakshmi1
Private practioner, Bright Smile Dental Clinic, Chennai, India.
vijayaalakshmi.lg@gmail.com


Abstract

The aim of this research is to evaluate the knowledge, experience and perceptions about medical emergencies
amongst dentists in Chennai, India. Dentist encounter medical emergencies in their clinics, which can be life
threatening. These emergencies should be treated immediately, and cannot be avoided or referred, because
they put the life and health of patients at risk. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate how well
dentist understand medical emergency during dental treatment.Materials and methods: Data was collected
from 50 dentists of Chennai at self-convenience using a structured questionnaire consisting of 10-item
questionnaire. The sample was selected based on certain inclusion and exclusion criteria. Inclusion criteria
includes postgraduate, South Chennai dentists. Exclusion criteria includes students, dental assistants.The
study reveals that 60% the dentists in Chennai were confidently able to deal the life threatening emergencies
whereas 100% of dentists have knowledge how to manage the life threatening emergencies.
Key words

Medical emergencies; dental graduates; basic life support; emergency drugs;
Financial support and sponsorship :

Nil

Conflicts of interest :

There are no conflicts of interest

How to cite this article: Vijayaalakshmi. Evaluation of knowledge, experience and perceptions about medical emergencies among dentist in Chennai, India. Int J Oral Rehab 2025;4(2):1-9