Ellie Heidari Conscious Sedation for Dentistry PG Dip The Department of Sedation and Special Care Dentistry provides a stimulating environment in which postgraduate students can gain experience and enhance their confidence when treating patients under conscious sedation. For me, the most rewarding aspect of the programme is its unique patient centred approach and encouragement to the candidates to carry out research. Some have already been published. It is enjoyable to see candidates gain confidence and skills in the end of the programme.