Overview

This afternoon symposium will be of interest to all clinicians providing care for dental patients. You will learn more about the range of techniques available to manage anxiety. Both older - inhalational sedation with nitrous oxide and about the newest intravenous agent. You will hear an update on local anaesthetic techniques from a leading expert. Facial pain is distressing condition, and you learn more about how to recognise and manage this condition.

Nonpharmacological methods of managing anxiety are important either alone or as an adjunct to other technique and you will learn from the UKs most well-known psychologist. Finally, the college has just launched a diploma in conscious sedation and you can find out how this can enhance your career from the programme lead. This will be an informative and interesting afternoon.

Speakers will include:

Grant McIntyre
Tim Newton
Ian Corbett
Carole Boyle
Emma Beecroft
Bryan Kerr
Nigel Robb

As a result of the symposium being online, there are certain points that candidates should be aware of: All candidates must have a MAC / PC with admin access to install Zoom All candidates must ensure that they have a strong broadband/internet connection

Target Audience

All grades of dentists both in UK and International members/fellows

Learning Style

This half day seminar will consist of lectures and will run in the format of a webinar.

Aims & Objectives

Teaching Points

Increase awareness of the range of techniques available to manage pain and anxiety
Update on the management of facial pain
Consider the use of Inhalational sedation with nitrous oxide for complex patients
Look to the future with the new IV drug Remimazolam
Promote RSCEd sedation diploma

Learning Outcomes

GDC Development outcome C

Cost

£20.00

Additional Information

Please be aware that bookings for this symposium will close at 1PM on the 17^th of September

Cancellation Policy

Please ensure you read our cancellation policy before booking. For our full terms and conditions regarding our cancellation policy, please view our Cancellation Policy which is available on the tab above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RCSEd’s course cancellation policy?

What happens if RCSEd cancels a course I am booked on?
On occasion, RCSEd may need to cancel a course, for example if we are affected by an event out with our control or if it is not financially viable for us to deliver the course. If we do need to cancel, we will let you know as soon as possible and provide you with a full refund of course fees paid.

RCSEd shall incur no further liability (eg. travel or accommodation costs). You may wish to consider taking out appropriate travel insurance for any non-refundable costs you may incur when arranging to attend the course.

What happens if I need to cancel my place on a course I am booked?
If you cancel your place more than four weeks before the event date, you will incur an administration fee of 10% (or £50, whichever is greater) of the total course fee. NB: For course fees £250 and under, the cancellation fee is £30)

If you cancel your place less than four weeks before the course date, once the course has started, or you do not notify us, the total course fee will be charged, and no refund will be given.

Please also note that you cannot transfer your place on a Course to someone else. This is because many of our courses have a waiting list, and we have an obligation to honour this.

Can I cancel a course booking online?
NO, cancellations must be made directly with the education team by email (education@rcsed.ac.uk).
Can I transfer to another date for the same course?
YES, you can transfer to another date by contacting the Education section directly (education@rcsed.ac.uk). Please note that you can transfer only once and transfers can only be made if more than 4 weeks prior to the start of the course, without incurring additional costs. Should you cancel again, no refund shall be given.

Should you have any further questions, the Education Team can be contacted on 0131 527 1600 or by email to education@rcsed.ac.uk.

How do I book a place on an RCSEd course?

You can book a place for all our courses by visiting the RCSEd website, and selecting the course you wish to book. Please note that you will need to register with the website in order to book.

For some regional and international courses you will need to book directly with the centre. Please check individual courses for details.

You can also contact the Education Section by phone to book (0131 527 1600).

What payment methods do RCSEd accept?

Visa and MasterCard are accepted on the RCSEd website.

All course bookings will receive a booking confirmation email: this email acts as your receipt.

Request an Invoice: If your course fees will be paid by a third party (eg trust, hospital, charitable fund) and they wish to be invoiced then they must provide us with an official purchase order. We are unable to process applications without this.

The purchase order should be submitted with the application form and can be emailed to education@rcsed.ac.uk. Please note that we can only invoice organisations and not individuals. Please check with your hospital or trust, as some may require you to pay yourself and then claim the money back.

Online Afternoon Dental Symposium - 'Managing dental patients’ pain and anxiety: everyone’s challenge'

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