Faculty of Dentistry

Nitrous Oxide Sedation Training Course for Dental Auxiliaries

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Type of programme
Seminars,workshop,conferences
Duration
between 21-11-2025 and 21-11-2025
Credits
0.5 ECTS
Language
Spanish
Places
Limited
Modality
On site

Subsidized course

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Course description

Nitrous oxide dental sedation techniques provide professionals yet another tool for managing anxious patients. Dentists need their auxiliaries to understand and be familiar with the work dynamics, indications and equipment used in these procedures and have basic knowledge of their risks and advantages.  

Assessment method

An online self-assessment test will be carried out at the end of the course so that students can assess the  achievement  of their personal goals and their knowledge of the content of the course.

Objectives 

  1. To learn how to work with nitrous oxide sedation of patients.
  2. To learn to use the necessary equipment.
  3. To understand the risks, advantages and drawbacks of these techniques.
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Competences and learning outcomes to be acquired by students

  1. Students will learn how to manage and prepare patients for sedation. 
  2. Students will understand the advantages, drawbacks and risks of nitrous oxide sedation.
  3. Students will learn to identify the parts of the equipment and to how to assemble, prepare and operate them.
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Target students

Dental assistants and hygienists. 

Patrocinadors

In collaboration with

Curriculum

Study programme and subjects 2025-2026

Subjects in course 1 Type Term ECTS
Training Course On Nitrous Oxide in Dentistry for Dental Auxiliaries 1rst Edition OB First semester 0.5
  • ECTS: European Credit Transfer System
  • Term: calendar period
  • (a): subjects which are taught in English

Teaching team

Course Coordinators

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Teachers

  • Dr Manuel Ribera
  • Dr Víctor Gil

The coordinators and lecturers have no financial ties to any companies that would pose a conflict of interest with the course. 

Prerequisites & admissions

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  • To be a dental assistant or hygienist.

 

Prices, grants and financial aid

Price

€125.00. *Prices corresponding to the 2025-2026 academic year.