Documentation required by Reading Dental Sedation Clinic
If you are wanting IV sedation whilst undergoing dental treatment, please read the patient pre-appointment information below. For more information on IV sedation, please click here
We have also included information for dentists wishing to refer patients to our clinic.
Pre-appointment information for patients undergoing IV sedation:
- All patients must be accompanied by a responsible adult and escorts must remain on the premises at all time whilst treatment is in progress
- You will not be allowed to go home by public transport (bus or train). Your escort must drive you home or accompany you in a taxi, which can be arranged (taxi fare at own cost)
- Patients must not EAT, DRINK or SMOKE for 4 hours prior to treatment. The only exception to this rule is for patients on medication. Please take all medicines as normal with a small amount of water. Please do not starve for prolonged periods, because it may make you feel unwell. Diabetic patients MUST have a light meal 2hrs prior to treatment
- Please download and read all the documents in detail and sign where necessary
- Remember to bring all the documents with you on the day of treatment
Dentist Referrals
Please download and complete the referral form. Patients with the following conditions will not be treated:
- Airway or respiratory disease e.g. uncontrolled asthma/COPD
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Ischaemic heart disease e.g. recent angina/Ml in the last 6 months
- Valvular heart disease, especially aortic stenosis
- Uncontrolled hypertension e.g. BP above 180/100 mmHg
- Morbid Obesity - BMI above 40 kg/m2
- Pregnancy or children under 12
- Musculoskeletal conditions e.g. myasthenia gravis
- Uncontrolled epilepsy e.g. seizures in the last 6 months
- Patients currently abusing drugs
- Elderly patients with multiple illnesses and/or on various forms of medication
Where to find us
165 Oxford Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 7UZ
Telephone 1: 0118 939 4666
Telephone 2: 0118 950 9949
Fax: 0118 958 7086
Email: g.snyman@virgin.net
Our services include:
IV sedation for nervous patients
Dentures & denture stabilisation
Affordable dental plan
0118 939 4666 | 0118 950 9949 | g.snyman@virgin.net