Basic Life Support / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – June 2024

Training is provided by Dr. Sapna Lohiya, an American Heart Association (AHA) certified instructor.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, commonly known as CPR, is an emergency procedure performed in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. It is indicated in those who are unresponsive with no breathing or abnormal breathing, for example, agonal respirations.

Per the Dental Board of California (https://www.dbc.ca.gov/licensees/continuing_education.shtml), to complete the continuing education requirements as outlined in Title 16, California Code of Regulations, Sections 1016 and 1017 for renewal of a license or permit, completion of the mandatory courses include: Basic Life Support (BLS) course provided by the American Red Cross (ARC), American Heart Association (AHA), or a provider approved by PACE or CERP. A maximum of 4 credits will be awarded for completion of this course.

Speaker: As a southern California native, Dr. Lohiya is excited to serve the West L.A. and South Bay communities with their oral surgical needs. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology from UCLA and then earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry. During this time, she developed an interest in surgery and the rehabilitation of patients with oral disease, and participated in several volunteer trips to provide dental and medical healthcare abroad. She subsequently completed her Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at the University of Washington in Seattle. During her training, she authored several abstracts, book chapters, and journal articles. She was recognized for her commitment to teaching and providing excellent patient care. Dr. Lohiya is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has a comprehensive background in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including dentoalveolar surgery, dental implants, infections, trauma, orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery, and both benign and malignant pathology. She currently serves as a Clinical Instructor for the UCLA School of Dentistry Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is active in local leadership as a voting board member of the Western Los Angeles Dental Society. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, cooking, and exploring beautiful southern California.