Andrea M. Fonner, DDS, is an associate faculty member in general practice residency at the Swedish Medical Center
in Seattle and a clinical assistant professor of endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and orthodontics at the Ostrow School
of Dentistry, University of Southern California (USC), in Los Angeles. Fonner also maintains a private practice in Bellevue, Wash.
All dental team members must be prepared to provide an immediate and coordinated emergency response for patients experiencing chest pain or cardiac arrest in the dental office.