Managing anxious patients and managing expectations- when and who to refer (SW-26-06-04-1)

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SubjectAnxiety control and sedation
DescriptionPlease join the Oral Surgery and Special Care Managed Clinical Networks for a FREE webinar on managing anxious patients. The content will include which patients and what treatment are suitable to be referred to the different services available in the South west and what information we need to know in order to refer them to the appropriate place. Gaining valid consent for referral and managing patient expectations on services will also be covered.
Additional information

Pre course information:

SDCEP Conscious Sedation in Dentistry Dental Clinical Guidance

https://www.sdcep.org.uk/media/iota3oqm/sdcep-conscious-sedation-guidance-unchanged-2022.pdf

VenueMS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual  View details
Date & timeThursday 4 June 2026, 18:30 to 20:00
LecturersMr Chris Bell, Dr Camilla Boynton & Hiral Patel  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
Course styleWebinar
CateringNone
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours1:30
CostNo charge
Aims

The aim of this course is to update dental teams on options for managing anxious patients, who and what is appropriate for referral for sedation and how sedation may be accessed in the South West.

Objectives

By the end of this webinar participants should:


1. Recognise the NHS services options for providing sedation in the South West

2. Explain which patients are eligible for Primary Care Dental Service or GA referrals according to the acceptance criteria in each area of the South West

3. Identify which patients are suitable for sedation in which setting

4. Explain what information patients need to have to gain valid consent for a referral.

5. Outline the process of referring a patient to a sedation provider in NHS Dental Primary Care (Tier 2 providers).

Learning outcomes

By the end of this webinar participants will be able to assess appropriate referral options, gain valid consent for sedation referrals and manage patient expectations on the NHS services that are available in the South West