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I had the chance to speak with Dr. Richard Marn — physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, and co-founder of Blue Pacific Medical Simulation — about a topic many dental offices overlook: emergency preparedness.
The reality? Too many teams assume they’re ready because of a past BLS course or a dusty emergency kit. But expired meds, missing oxygen, and panic during real events are all too common.
Dr. Marn shared practical, life-saving strategies built around four pillars: Infrastructure, Competency, Culture, and Habits.
It’s not just about having the tools — it’s about training, teamwork, and repeated practice.
As he says, “When emotions go up, intelligence goes down.” That’s why consistent drills and communication matter.
If you’re in the dental field, check your readiness with Dr. Marn’s free scorecard: emergency.scoreapp.com.
Explore hands-on workshops at bpmedsim.com.
Don’t wait for an emergency to find out you’re unprepared. Let’s be ready.
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Every achievement here stems from a single purpose: to make sedation safer, more predictable, and more accessible for the practices and families who need it most.
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