Nor Azura Ahmad TarmidziNalisha Mohamed RamliNorashikin AmranHusna Najihah NorazmiNur Saniah Mohd Arifin2024-05-282024-05-2820222022-7-26Tarmidzi, N. A. B. A., Ramii, N. B. M., Amran, N., Norazmi, H. N. B., & Arifin, N. S. B. M. (2022). Knowledge, attitude and perception of private dental practitioners towards medical emergencies in klang valley, malaysia. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 15(2), 649-655. Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/knowledge-attitude-perception-private-dental/docview/2685103217/se-21309-100X1110-9http://www.jidmr.com/journal/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/31-D22_1802_Nor_Azura_Ahmad_Tarmidzi_Malaysia.pdfhttps://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/6951Journal of International Dental and Medical Research; Diyarbakir Vol. 15, Iss. 2, (2022): 649-655.Medical emergencies in dental practice is not uncommon and it can be alarming to any clinician but it managed well with proper preparation beforehand. This study is aimed to evaluate private dental practitioner's knowledge in dealing with medical emergencies in dental practice, to assess perceived level of competency of private dental practitioners in dealing with medical emergencies in dental practice and to determine private dental practitioners need for further improvement in medical emergencies training. A standardised questionnaire form consisting of demographic data, experience, knowledge and perceived competency in management of medical emergencies in dental practice was used. Most respondent answer correctly regarding medication indicated in angina attack (92.6%), meanwhile the question on first action in dealing with unresponsive patient got the least correct answer (25%). Most of the respondent felt incompetent in conducting certain procedures especially in administration of intravenous drugs where. Majority of the practitioners (66.2%) felt competent in performing measurement of vital signs. Nonetheless, all respondents showed the desire to obtain further knowledge in medical emergencies management. The results of this study can provide an insight for further improvement in medical emergencies management including the necessary skills and knowledge required by dental practitioners in order to deliver a safe and reliable dental practice.enMedical emergencies, dental practitioner, dental education.Article649655152