In order to enrol on any of the SAAD training schemes, you will need to nominate a supervisor for your supervised clinical experience.

Please download the supervisor nomination form for your supervisor to complete,  and then email it to schemes@saad.org.uk  within a week of completing the online application form.

The stages

1. download the form

2. complete the 'trainee information' section and save it with your name in the filename

3. request that your supervisor completes their details

4. email the completed form to schemes@saad.org.uk 

If you have any questions please email schemes@saad.org.uk 

Potential SAAD supervisors must demonstrate their own relevant knowledge, skills and experience before supervising sedation new starters. Supervisors are expected to have completed a minimum of 50* cases of the technique being supervised, over the preceding two-year period or be able to evidence active involvement in sedation supervision or teaching.

*This number must not include any cases completed during the supervisor's own supervised clinical practice.

The SAAD schemes

For dentists
the SAAD Assessed Sedationist (SAS) scheme

For dental nurses
the SAAD Assessed Sedation Nurse (SASN) scheme

For dental hygienists & therapists
the SAAD Assessed Sedation Hygienist/Therapist (SASH/T) scheme