Dental Sedation in London and the South East
FAQs about Sedation
Medical Doctor, Medical Examiner, professional Sedationist and proprietor of Pure Sedation, Paschal Forkuo answers some of the most commonly asked questions about sedation.
About Sedation
For Dental Practices and Patients
For Dental Practices
Which Patients qualify for sedation?
As per General Dentist Council (GDC) guidelines, it is your responsibility to assess each patient's suitability for sedation.
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What assessments do you do?
Once you have assessed a patient as suitable for sedation and referred them to us, we contact them to take a full medical history, do a full pre-operative assessment and give them all the information they need to prepare for the sedation procedure. We will then attend the practice at the agreed time and date to administer intravenous sedation prior to the dental treatment. We will monitor the patient closely during the procedure and the recovery period, and issue them with aftercare advice. We always advise patients that they should bring another adult with them to take them home and should plan to avoid doing anything responsible - childcare, driving, operating machinery etc. for the next 24 hours.
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Are you appropriately qualified and competent as a Sedationist?
Yes. You can read my biography on the home page and I can supply all certification and CPD evidence prior to the appointment. I am fully compliant with the requirements of CQC and work to the Standards for Conscious Sedation in Provision of Dental Care: Report of the Intercollegiate Advisory Committee for Sedation in Dentistry 2015 (updated March 2020) and am aware of the Conscious Sedation in Dentistry: Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (2017).
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Do you supply the sedation equipment?
I supply most of the equipment but to ensure full compliance with the standards, the practice will need to make 2 oxygen cylinders and an AED available.
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Are you Insured?
Yes. I can provide my insurance and indemnity documents as part of the booking process.
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Are you DBS Checked?
Yes. I can provide my DBS certificate as part of the booking process.
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Can you sedate children?
No. This service is for adults only who meet the clinical criteria for our service.
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Which Areas do you Cover?
We mainly offer mobile sedation to dental practices in Greater London, Essex, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. Subject to availability, we can sometimes travel to other areas of England - please get in touch to enquire.
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What is the Cost?
Please contact us for a quote.
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Are there any Cancellation Fees?
We will supply you with our standard terms and conditions, including cancellation fees, when you book.
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How do I Book?
Please feel free to email us or give us a call. Please do not submit any medical information via the website.
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For Patients
What is sedation?
The NHS describes sedation as medicine that makes you feel sleepy and relaxes you both physically and mentally; it's sometimes used to keep you calm during minor, painful or unpleasant procedures. Sedation is commonly used in dental practice.
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Do you remain conscious when sedated?
Yes. The sedation we administer is called 'conscious sedation'. You will feel calm and relaxed and will not remember the procedure afterwards.
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How is the sedative administered?
Sedation is administered intravenously through a cannula. Numbing cream can be applied prior to the insertion of the cannula.
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Is sedation safe?
All medical procedures come with some element of risk and this will be explained to you as part of your preparation for sedation. Sedationists are legally required to undertake rigorous training and to work to national standards. You will be carefully monitored whilst sedated for a safe and effective experience.
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What is the process when I book?
Sedation needs to be booked by your dental practice. If you are interested in conscious sedation because of a dental phobia or because you need complex dental treatment, please talk to your dental practice and they may be able to contact us on your behalf.
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Contact Us
We welcome enquiries from dental practices and aim to respond within 24 hours. Please use our calendar to check availability prior to making a booking.
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Thank you!
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