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Overview
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.
- King's Dentistry is ranked top 5 globally and 1st in the UK (QS 2026)
I feel this course is able to provide the back bone to the body of knowledge and experience you will get in your sedation career.
LalehConscious Sedation for Dentistry
Course essentials
You will study applied basic sciences, conscious sedation, inhalation/intravenous sedation techniques and management of possible complications. The course is based on self-directed learning, and you will undertake an epidemiological or case-study-based project report with a literature review, in addition to a minimum of 22 days of supervised clinical practice. There will be introductory days in January 2027 with additional study days (total of 7) and assessment days (at least two additional days as well as assessment on regular supervised clinical days).
The programme caters for both new starters in sedation and practitioners already engaged in the provision of sedation for dentistry and wanting to develop their skills and service provision. It will provide practitioners with the knowledge and skills to use a wide range of conscious sedation techniques with confidence and safety.
Course aims
- The course is designed for dentists already engaged in the provision of sedation for dentistry, or planning to develop a service, as well as those involved in teaching conscious sedation techniques. It will provide practitioners with the knowledge and skills to use a wide range of conscious sedation techniques with confidence and safety.
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Application closing date guidance
We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible as we may need to request further information from you to assess your application. This is particularly important if your application is successful, and you are required to meet any conditions and/or you need a Student Visa to study at King’s.
The application deadline will be on 15 September 2026 (23:59 UK time).
This course information applied to January 2027 entry only. The University may make changes to a programme of study or modules. See full disclaimer in our Terms and Conditions.
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