Description
This is a two-day blended courses for dentists and dental nurses with the same content as the two-day SAAD National Course
- Saturday 16 May 2026 Theory - live online /recording
- Saturday 27 June 2026 Practical - in person (Queen Mary, Mile End Road Campus, London)
Course Content
- Aspects of anxiety and pain control, treatment planning and patient assessment. The use of behavioural management, selection and appropriate use of drugs for sedation techniques.
- Physiology, anatomy and pharmacology relevant to Conscious Sedation.
- Organisation of the dental team, medico-legal aspects of sedation, record keeping, psychological and physiological monitoring of the sedated patient.
- Revision of the requirements of the General Dental Council in relation to the provision of Basic Life Support. Current UK Resuscitation Council Guidelines will be provided.
- Clinical cases of various conscious sedation techniques are assessed and practitioners may have practical experience of Inhalation Sedation.
Member discount
Dentists who are SAAD members are entitled to a discount of £70 - members must be logged in to claim this discount. The discounted fee will show after you press 'book now'.
Payments by an employer
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Life Support Training
Practitioners must be able to provide age-appropriate immediate life support.
SAAD Life Support course (ILS training)
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Re ILS training - practitioners must be able to provide age-appropriate immediate life support as defined by the main elements of the Resuscitation Council (UK) ILS and PILS training programmes. It is not essential to undertake a Resuscitation Council (UK) accredited ILS/PILS course. Alternative courses with equivalent content which are adapted to the needs of dental practice are acceptable: these might also include the management of common sedation, medical and dental emergencies. This training should be renewed annually.