Why dental offices need AEDs
Dental visits bring together anxious patients, local anesthetics and, in many practices, sedation. Patients with heart disease sit in the chair every day. A medical emergency can happen in any practice, and when a patient goes into sudden cardiac arrest, an AED and a trained team are what bridge the minutes until EMS arrives.
AEDs and Pennsylvania dental practices
Many dental practices keep an AED as part of their medical emergency preparedness. If your practice provides sedation or anesthesia, Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry rules include additional certification requirements, such as ACLS for certain procedures. Review current board rules, your permit requirements and your malpractice carrier's guidance to confirm what your practice needs.
Which Philips AED fits a dental office?
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Philips HeartStart FR3: a professional-grade AED for clinical teams, with an optional ECG display for ACLS-trained providers.
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Philips HeartStart OnSite: clear voice coaching for front-office staff and hygienists, with infant/child pads available for pediatric patients.
See current options on our AEDs for sale page.
Where to put an AED in a dental office
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In a central hallway between operatories
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Near the front desk for waiting-room emergencies
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With your emergency kit and oxygen, so the whole response is in one place
CPR/AED training for your whole team
CMR CPR is led by a retired paramedic who trains people to use AEDs. We certify dentists, hygienists, assistants and front-office staff in CPR/AED at your office, often outside patient hours, and can run mock emergency drills so everyone knows their role. We also track pad and battery expiration dates (see how often you need to replace an AED).
Dental office AED FAQs
Do dental staff need CPR certification? Pennsylvania requires dentists to hold current CPR/BLS certification to renew their licenses, and most practices expect the same of hygienists and assistants. We offer group CPR/AED classes at your office.
FR3 or OnSite? If your team includes ACLS-trained providers who want an ECG display, the FR3 is a good fit. For most general practices, the OnSite is simpler and costs less.
What should staff do if a patient collapses? Call 911, start CPR and get the AED. Our guide on how to use an AED walks through each step.
Get your practice ready
CMR CPR serves dental practices across Bucks County and southeastern Pennsylvania. Request a quote for an AED and team training, or browse the full AED Center.
