In some parts of the country intravenous sedation providers have been facing a shortage of 5mg/5ml midazolam. This is the recommended strength of midazolam to help avoid over sedation.
To overcome this shortage, sedationists may purchase the stronger formulation of 10mg/5ml and dilute it with 5ml saline in a 10ml syringe.
This will give a 10mg/10ml solution ie the same strength as 5mg/5ml.
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SAAD is at the forefront of postgraduate teaching of sedation techniques in dentistry.
The Society runs courses for the whole dental team encouraging the safe provision of conscious sedation. Other activities include providing scientific seminars, giving expert advice to other bodies including the Department of Health and the General Dental Council; providing experts for guidelines and standards documents; giving expert evidence to the courts; promoting research in the field of pain and anxiety control and providing individual support and advice to members.
Membership of the society is open to any registered dental or medical practitioner, dental nurse or dental therapist/hygienist.
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