Conscious Sedation for Dentistry PG Dip

This postgraduate diploma in Conscious Sedation for Dentistry creates enhanced understanding of the processes involved in conscious sedation through knowledge of the basic sciences. The course provides a high level of clinical experience of treating patients under sedation in supervised sessions. You will learn basic techniques, with an introduction to the theory of advanced approaches where relevant. Both practical and theoretical training is provided, from initial assessment and treatment planning to delivery, recovery and discharge, for a variety of sedation techniques for dental treatment. Key benefits High levels of exposure to the clinical environment at Guy's Hospital with its diverse patient population. Close expert supervision, to gain competence and confidence in treating patients under conscious sedation. Compliant with the IACSD national guidelines. Clinical sessions one day per week.

A recognised undergraduate dental qualification. Programme specific requirements A recognised, formal dental qualification is required with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience. Applicants should demonstrate a focused interest in conscious sedation with the specified intent to provide sedation services in their place of work. Since this programme requires clinical activity that falls within the scope of practice of a dentist, applicants should ensure that they either have full registration as a dentist with the General Dental Council or are able to obtain temporary registration. It is not possible to hold two forms of registration concurrently (for example, full registration as a Dental Care Professional and temporary registration as a Dentist).