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We offer simple and advanced sedation methods to suit all patient needs. 

Conscious sedation in dentistry is often used for:

• Fillings
• Extractions (simple or surgical)
• Root canal treatment 
• Periodontal treatment (scaling)
• Crown preparations 
• Dental Implants
• Surgical procedures such as sinus lifts
• Cosmetic dental procedures such as veneers 

The length of the sedation appointment is determined by the estimated time given by the dentist who is treating the patient and after a medical assessment performed at the pre-operative consultation with the sedationist or nurse

Midazolam-only sedations do not provide any analgesia and cannot be target-controlled to provide smooth sedation over several hours. Simple techniques are best used for short simple dental procedures. Having a multi-drug sedation with an opiate-based medication and/or Propofol means a slightly deeper level of sedation can be achieved and maintained with the added benefit of better pain control for complex lengthy procedures. The patient will have a better quality of conscious sedation and the use of Propofol means a much quicker recovery time. However, midazolam on its own is very effective for most routine dental work and is the most commonly used agent in dental sedation. We advocate using the simplest and safest technique with a tailored plan for each individual.

No, we provide mild and moderate conscious sedation as permitted in the UK. During conscious sedation, the patient is able to communicate and maintain their protective reflexes. Patients often forget a lot about their treatment due to the amnesic effect of the medications. They often feel like they have been asleep. 

Patients who are healthy and have well-controlled medical conditions e.g. diabetes, hypertension, and asthma are suitable for sedation (ASA I and II).
Patients with significant or uncontrolled conditions e.g. severe heart disease, morbid obesity need to be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Patients with complex conditions may require optimisation before they can safely have sedation in a dental practice. This may require leasing with other medical health care professionals

If you are unsure if your patient is suitable, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Each session is a minimum of 90 minutes. It takes 10-15 minutes to induce the sedation. The patient will need 1 hour to recover fully from the sedation. This can be in the dental chair or a private recovery area where they will need close observation as the effects of the sedative wear off. 

Fees differ between sedationists and location, we will advise you of an estimated hourly charge depending on the treatment and sedation technique required.

Please quote all fees to the patient beforehand and a valid estimate will be provided after the pre-op assessment.

If we are visiting your practice, please ensure the patient has paid before treatment starts as they must not be asked to make payments after a sedative has been administered.

Yes. 

Under the IACSD guidelines, it is not a requirement for you or your dental nurse to be sedation trained and qualified. 

However, you and your nurse will require sedation-related CPD and valid immediate life support (ILS) training - we will check validity once you sign up to use our services and give advice on further non-compulsory training suggestions, 

The Sedationist is the sedation-trained person. We can provide a sedation-trained nurse to attend to support the dentist or seditionist if necessary. 

The Royal College of Surgeons of England has provided further FAQs on Standards for Conscious Sedation here.