Dentists must be prepared to recognize and manage medical emergencies that may occur in their practice. While ambulances can take time to arrive, the measures taken by dentists to stabilize patients and save lives are critical. Some potential emergencies addressed in the document include fainting, hypoglycemia in diabetics, adrenal insufficiency in those on steroids, myocardial infarction, anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, stroke, chest pain including angina and heart attack, asthma attacks, left ventricular failure, seizures, and hemorrhage. For each issue, signs and symptoms are outlined along with recommended emergency management steps dentists should take before emergency services can arrive.