This summary history is a collation of archive material together with the memories of those who have contributed to the success of the society. To that end it can’t be full and complete. Contributors consistently note a difference of recollection previously recorded in the book “History of SAAD”. Where that occurs the editor has recorded the recollection of those present at the time. There are many who may not have been mentioned and some whose contribution may not be adequately recorded. To those people the society is just as grateful as to those mentioned here.

Entries are not referenced as original supportive documentation is scarce, but the above history is correct from material available and the memories of members of the society and those who are not members but contributed to this discipline in furthering care of the anxious and frightened patient.

Christopher Holden - SAAD Council / SAAD Board Member 1984 onwards

September 2023




Presidents of SAAD



20th Century



Early SAAD

1930 - 1950

1955 - 1957


Developing a Scientific Basis

1957 - 1966

SAAD Diary 1957 - 1966

Jorgensen Loma Linda Technique

The first two decades - Update and Jumbo

SAAD course - July 1996


The Supine Position

1967


The Operator-Anaesthetist

1971


Litigation

1979

1980

1984

1986

1987


Updates and Lifesaver

1988

1996

1997

1999

2001



21st Century



Christopher Holden


2000




IFDAS


2003



David Craig


2003



Diana Terry


2006



Nigel Robb


2009



Carole Boyle


2012




Francis Collier


2015



Stephen Jones


2018



Sadie Hughes


2021




Guidance Regulation Standards and Politics



General Anaesthesia, Sedation and Resuscitation in Dentistry ('Poswillo')


Standards in Conscious Sedation for Dentistry (SAAD) A Conscious Decision


(DoH), 2002 Conscious Sedation in the Provision of Dental Care


Standards for Conscious Sedation in Dentistry: Alternative Techniques (RCS/RCA)


Framework for Commissioning Sedation Guidance (SAAD)


A Basis for Nationally Structured Guidance


Safe Sedation for Healthcare Procedures (AoMRC)


Conscious Sedation in the Provision of Dental Care (IACSD)


Conscious Sedation in Dentistry (SDCEP)


Service Standards for Conscious Sedation (NHS England)



SAAD - for its members



Courses

2000 - 2022
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Conferences and Symposia

Royal Society of Medicine & Annual Meetings

The British Dental Association Meetings



SAAD Safe Sedation Practice Scheme SSPS--




SAAD Digest and Newsletter

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Organisation and Administration






Summary - Towards the future