Mysuru: Over a period of years, the number of medically-compromised patients requiring dental treatment is on the rise. In order to provide dental care safely to these patients, a proper understanding of their medical conditions, medications taken and investigations required is very essential. Hence a Special Interest Group (SIG) called ‘Management of Medical Problems and Medical Emergencies in Dentistry’ was created by JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru.

This group consists of like-minded Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons Dr. Sahith Kumar Shetty (Group Co-ordinator), Dr. S. Manjula, Dr. S. Shyam Sundar, Dr. S. Shivananda, Dr. S.N. Chandan, Gynecologist Dr. S. Mamatha, Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. M. Mahesh and Periodontist Dr. Sheela Kumar Gujjari.

SIG intends to create a scientific platform as a forum of discussion amongst various departments of medicine and dentistry regarding comprehensive management of patients presenting with various medically-compromised conditions so as to develop a scientific and rational algorithm in management of such patients.

Cardiac arrest is an important cause of death of people in society, 70% of which occurs in house. Hence, Basic Life Support (BLS) is an important life-saving skill everybody has to possess.

The SIG with this noble theme conducted a two-day workshop for practicing dental surgeons on management of medically-compromised patients in dentistry and a hands-on course on Basic Life Support recently at JSS Dental College and Hospital. A total of 65 delegates participated and they were trained in providing Basic Life Support to cardiac arrest patients.

The chief guest of the workshop was Dr. B. Manjunatha, Registrar, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research.

Dr. Ravindra, Principal, JSS Dental College and Hospital, Dr. M.R. Dakshaini, Vice- Principal, JSS Dental College and Hospital were present during the inauguration of this initiative.