Sir, I am very concerned at the article in the BDJ on 24 June 2016 (Volume 220, issue 12) by Dr Jevon regarding first aid. The advice given in this paper is clear and concise. Surely patients (and others) should expect a level of response to medical emergency above that of first aid to be provided by a dentist in their dental practice. The dentist has after all completed a degree incorporating training and examination in 'medicine for dentistry'. I feel the article would be more applicable to the staff working in roadside service stations (with no disrespect to their level of medical training intended). I could go on but feel that I may be in need of first aid.

1. Exeter