Emergency medical care in dentistry: A cross sectional analysis of competencies for undergraduate students.

Background: The possibility of a medical crisis, albeit a relatively uncommon occurrence in a dental practice, is often overlooked and it is imperative that dental practitioners equip themselves with the knowledge and skills essential to manage potentially life-threatening situations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and competency levels of dental undergraduate students training across universities in the UAE in basic life support (BLS) and medical emergencies in a dental setting.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted and 411 students undergoing clinical training (4 and 5 year of dental school) voluntarily participated in this study.