Whole Dental Sedation Team Event: Remimazolam (DWD23JUN26A)

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SubjectClinical
DescriptionThis course is aimed at the whole sedation team to promote team learning and increase patient safety.
VenueMicrosoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual  View details
Date & timeTuesday 23 June 2026, 13:30 to 17:00
LecturerNicola Crofts-Barnes  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Therapist, or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, C, D
CPD hours3:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To provide an overview of the use of remimazolam for dental sedation in both primary and secondary care settings.

Objectives

Discuss the pharmacology of remimazolam and how it compares with other drugs used in dental sedation. Discuss the practical aspects of delivering sedation with remimazolam, including reconstitution, dosing, monitoring, and recovery considerations. Discuss clinical situations where remimazolam may be appropriate, and where it may be less suitable. Consider the governance requirements, including formulary approval, training requirements, and clinical governance for safe implementation.

Learning outcomes

Understand the pharmacology of remimazolam and how it compares with other drugs used in dental sedation. Discuss the practical aspects of delivering sedation with remimazolam, including reconstitution, dosing, monitoring, and recovery considerations. Identify clinical situations where remimazolam may be appropriate, and where it may be less suitable. Consider the governance requirements, including formulary approval, training requirements, and clinical governance for safe implementation.