Medical Errors in Dentistry

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MED

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Identify at least three common medical errors in dentistry and the factors that contribute to their occurrence.
Explain the best practices and strategies to prevent medical errors and enhance safety in dental care.

Outline:
Section 1: Common Error Types and Risk Factors

Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Prescribing and Selection Errors

In-Office Medications

Commonly Prescribed Drugs and Errors

Strategies to Reduce Prescribing Errors

Patient-Related Medication Errors

Risks Associated with Opioid Prescribing

Medication Storage

The Role of Ongoing Education

Medical History and Consent Errors

Overview and Clinical Importance

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Iatrogenic Errors and Preventing Medical Errors

Iatrogenic Errors

Iatrogenic Mistakes

Routine Dentistry

Surgical Procedures

Delegation and Supervision

Patient Contributions and Shared Responsibility

Responding to and Preventing Medical Errors

Best Practices for Error Prevention

Responding to Errors

Ethical and Legal Responsibility

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Subject Matter Expert: Franklin Price, DMD

Dr. Price received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Emory University and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He spent nearly 30 years in private dental practice in the Atlanta, Georgia area with multiple locations, associates, and employees. His practice focused on high-level restorative and preventative treatment including basic restorative, crown and bridge, and implant-supported restoration. Referring to and utilizing a team of specialist providers, he maintained a practice outside of the participating insurance system focused on objective excellence and practicality. Dr. Price then spent over 4 years as a clinical instructor and course director for Treatment Planning Fundamentals at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine; teaching, mentoring, and advising the next generation of dental professionals. 

Editor: Chris Martin, BS, BA

Chris is a writer and editor at Relias. He holds a national safety and health credential from OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dental Ancillary Personnel; Dental Hygienist; Dentist; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.