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SAAD Digest 

March 2026
Volume: 42
Issue: 1
DOI: 10.63507/XIAI3917

Title: Symposium 2025

Author(s): N/A

Abstract:
On 27 September 2025 the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD) hosted its annual SAAD Symposium at the Royal Society of Medicine, bringing together dental professionals, anaesthetists, psychologists and patient safety leaders for a comprehensive exploration of innovation, safety and patient-centred care in dental sedation. 

This year’s theme, ‘advancing safety and care in sedation: innovation, insights and guidance’ addressed both clinical advancements and the changing landscape of sedation and anxiety management in dentistry. 

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Articles from Digest 42(I)

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Editorial
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Peer reviewed papers

The combined use of oral/transmucosal midazolam sedation with IV remimazolam for special care patients – a case series

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IV sedation in an Adult Dental Health Department: A single-centre two cycle audit

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A retrospective analysis of the waiting times for a general anaesthetic for paediatric patients at Croydon University Hospital, a service provided by the special care community dental services- King's College Hospital

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‘Clearing the Air’: A quality improvement project introducing a digital leaflet to enhance parental understanding of inhalation sedation 18 26
Capnography - how does it work and what equipment should I buy? 27 29
Journal Scan
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Essay Prizes
Remimazolam in older patients: a game-changer in procedural sedation? 38 41
Should capnography be compulsory for dental sedation in medically complex patients (ASA III/IV)? 42 46

Anaesthetic-led conscious sedation for patients with learning disabilities

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When midazolam meets hyperactivity: tailoring dental sedation for patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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SAAD Symposium 2025 60 73