Handling Difficult Chairside Moments
An elective course covering recognition, response, and the RDA’s role in the difficult chairside moments most likely to occur in a dental practice.
Why difficult moments are inevitable, and
why how you handle them matters
Recognizing early warning signs before a
moment escalates
The RDA’s role and scope when supporting
a hard conversation
The L-E-A-P response framework used
across every difficult moment
Practical language for treatment
pushback, bad news, and frustration
When to get help, and how to document
what happened
Exam : 20 multiple-choice questions covering all course sections
Passing score: 75% (15 of 20) — retakes recommended if not passed on first attempt