Recent evidence indicates dental professionals will encounter medical emergencies in primary dental care approximately every 1–2 years [1]. The General Dental Council (GDC) recognises this and mandates that it is essential that ALL registrants are trained in dealing with medical emergencies, including resuscitation, and possess up-to-date evidence of capability clarifying that all registrants must follow the guidance set out by the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) [2]. Considering that conditions contributing to medical emergencies encountered by the dental practitioner are increasing in prevalence in the United Kingdom [1] and, for example, those living with diabetes are expected to rise in number to 10% of the population by 2040 [3], it is becoming increasingly important for dental teams to have effective plans in place to manage dental emergencies in a systematic, structured and, most importantly, effective manner.