Inhalation Sedation New Starter Course (DCT25SEP26)

AvailabilityOnly 9 places available - administrator booking onlyA
Documents
Mandatory e-learning materials.
SubjectDental Core Trainee Training
DescriptionTo train dental trainees to be able to deliver IHS to children and adults in a safe and effective manner in line with national guidelines and protocols.
Additional information

This course is aimed at DCTs working in community dental services who can meet the required number of IHS cases. 

Lunch will not be provided at this study day so please make your all preparations. 

VenueWheata Place Dental Clinic, Sheffield  View details
Date & timeFriday 25 September 2026, 09:00 to 16:15
LecturersPathanjali Kandiah, Miss Jen Kirby, Imran Suida & halla zaitoun  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Core Trainee

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryDental Core Training
CateringRefreshments
Development outcomeA, B, C
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To provide the dental team with the knowledge and skills to deliver inhalation sedation (IHS) safely to children and adults for dental care

Objectives

These are mapped against the relevant IACSD syllabus/es (knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours and encompass:

Knowledge and Critical Understanding

Intellectual Skills

Practical Skills

Personal Attitude & Professionalism

The day will incorporate an assessment of:

MCQ of knowledge

A practical assessment including equipment assembly, safety checks and titration of IHS

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will have:

  • Knowledge of the historical background, theoretical basis for the use of nitrous oxide in IHS and relevant anatomy, physiology and pharmacology
  • An understanding of the practical aspects of using nitrous oxide for IHS, including patient selection, equipment checks, administration, monitoring, recovery and management of complications
  • An awareness of adverse effects of the use of nitrous oxide to the patient and the dental team
  • An update of current guidelines and IHS use in dentistry including consideration clinical governance in relation to the use of nitrous oxide sedation