For dental & medical professionals

The SAAD National Course in Conscious Sedation for Dentistry covers the underpinning knowledge and clinical skills required for the safe provision of conscious sedation in dental practice. The teaching faculty are the UK’s most experienced dental sedation teachers.

It is an excellent introduction to conscious sedation for 'New Starters' and a comprehensive refresher for practitioners wishing to ensure they remain up-to-date with sedation techniques and recommendations on best practice.

The programme is regularly updated in order to meet the changing needs of practitioners in general dental practice, Community Dental Service and hospital environments.

Course Content

Explain the principals of safe & effective conscious sedation (basic techniques)

Describe patient assessment and treatment planning

Recognise potential airway and breathing difficulties

Understand the significance of medical problems, including medication

Describe the administration of sedation, monitoring, recovery and discharge

Describe the recognition and management of sedation-related complications

Be aware of National guidance on conscious sedation

Why choose this course

    • Be taught by the UK's most experienced teachers of conscious sedation for dentistry

    • Theoretical and practical instruction in all aspects of conscious sedation

    • Discussion of behavioural and advanced techniques

    • SAAD course handbook covering all aspects of the SAAD National Course
    • Plentiful opportunities for individual questions and discussion with faculty members who have extensive personal experience of your branch of dentistry and the range of patients you treat