PGDip Conscious Sedation for Dentistry at King's College London

This postgraduate diploma in Conscious Sedation for Dentistry creates enhanced understanding of the processes involved in conscious sedation through knowledge of the basic sciences. The course provides a high level of clinical experience of treating patients under sedation in supervised sessions. You will learn basic techniques, with an introduction to the theory of advanced approaches where relevant.

Faculty: Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences  |  Duration: Nine months, January to September. Clinical attendance is part-time - one day per week, January to July, alongside self-directed study. In addition, seven study days and at least two assessment days are attended on campus.  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study applied basic sciences, conscious sedation, inhalation/intravenous sedation techniques and management of possible complications. The course is based on self-directed learning, and you will undertake an epidemiological or case-study-based project report with a literature review, in addition to a minimum of 22 days of supervised clinical practice. There will be introductory days in January 2027 with additional study days (total of 7) and assessment days (at least two additional days as well as assessment on regular supervised clinical days).

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