Potential role of dental professionals in mass casuality& disaster events
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 11
Abstract
The number of reported natural and human- made disasters continues to rise worldwide. Although traditional emergency medical services center around medically trained and paramedic personnel, dental practitioners have many skills and attributes that are of vital importance in responding to a mass casualty situation. The present article highlights various aspects in which the dental professionals can play in a major public health disaster. Keywords:Casuality, Emergency, Triage
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Swati Dahiya, Dr. Taranpreet Kaur, Dr. Ankit Srivastava
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