Sudden Cardiac Arrest in a Dental Patient Awaiting Examination.

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is an uncommon event in dental practice; however, the frequency of dentists encountering SCA and other major medical emergencies is increasing. We report the successful resuscitation of a patient who developed SCA while awaiting examination and treatment at a dental hospital. The emergency response team was called upon, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation/basic life support (CPR/BLS), including chest compression and mask ventilation, was promptly initiated.