DFT Anaesthesia, pain and anxiety control (NW20211117SCLNWC)

Mandatory: Foundation Dentist

• To provide an overview of safe and effective sedation and pain control for patients undergoing invasive or other non-invasive dental procedures
• Overview of conscious sedation skills, training, continuing professional development requirements and postgraduate training as defined in UK guidelines
• To provide an understanding of the value of pre-sedation selection and assessment

• Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs used for conscious sedation and pain control
• Changes in physiological variables before, during and after sedation
• Indications and contraindications to sedation
• Advantages and disadvantages of intramuscular, intravenous, inhalational, transmucosal and non- pharmacological methods of sedation and pain control
• Patient assessment for suitability for sedation, and formulation of sedation plans for their safe and effective management
• Appropriate discharge criteria and their importance for safe recovery and discharge
• Value of clinical monitoring, as well as the operation and use of equipment for the administration of sedation and physiological monitoring devices
• Immediate management of common complications associated with sedation

To get an understanding and general overview of different methods, including behaviour management and pharmacological agents, used within a dental practice setting for pain and anxiety management.