One-day intensive · Sydney · Brisbane · Melbourne · Perth · Adelaide

Nitrous oxide sedation courses, taught by Australia’s leading sedationists

Dr Angelo Preketes and Dr Michael Walker run an intensive one-day course. You’ll go back to your practice ready to provide nitrous oxide sedation to your patients effectively and safely.

For dentists, oral health therapists and dental hygienists

Dr Michael Walker Dr Angelo Preketes Dr Michael Walker & Dr Angelo Preketes
Clinical Senior Lecturers, University of Sydney
A patient receiving nitrous oxide sedation through a nasal hood in the dental chair
Next course Nitrous Oxide
Nov 07 2026 Sydney Saturday 7 November 2026
  • 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • A-dec Australia
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Then: Oral Anxiolysis · Sun 8 Nov 2026, Sydney All dates →

University of SydneyClinical Senior Lecturers and IV Sedation Diploma examiners

Dental BoardConscious sedation advisory panel member

Taught nationallyNSWVICTASSAWANTQLDACT

Taught internationallyTraining delivered in Singapore, New Zealand and Bangkok, Thailand

5,000+dental professionals educated

Courses proudly supported by Air Liquide Healthcare Australia

Our courses

Two one-day courses for dental practitioners

Each course runs as an intensive day in cities around Australia.

Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Relative analgesia (RA)

Ideal if you have little or no experience in relative analgesia using nitrous oxide, and an excellent refresher if you want to update your skills.

  • For dentists, oral health therapists and dental hygienists
  • One full day
  • Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide
  • New graduate rates available

Oral Anxiolysis

Oral sedation, with Basic Life Support training

The first comprehensive one-day course to educate dentists in oral sedation and anxiolysis, combined with Basic Life Support training.

  • One full day
  • Sydney, Adelaide
  • New graduate rate doesn’t apply

Upcoming courses

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  • Nov 07 2026
    Nitrous Oxide

    Sydney

    Saturday · 8:00 am – 4:30 pm · A-dec Australia

    A$1,150 Book a seat
  • Nov 08 2026
    Oral Anxiolysis

    Sydney

    Sunday · 8:00 am – 4:30 pm · A-dec Australia

    A$2,550 Book a seat
  • Nov 21 2026
    Nitrous Oxide

    Brisbane

    Saturday · 8:00 am – 4:30 pm · Pullman Airport Hotel

    A$1,150 Book a seat
  • Dec 05 2026
    Nitrous Oxide

    Melbourne

    Saturday · 8:00 am – 4:30 pm · Punthill Apartment Hotels | Caroline Springs

    A$1,150 Book a seat
  • Jan 30 2027
    Nitrous Oxide

    Sydney

    Saturday · 8:00 am – 4:30 pm · A-dec Australia

    A$1,150 Book a seat
  • Feb 13 2027
    Nitrous Oxide

    Brisbane

    Saturday · 8:00 am – 4:30 pm · Pullman Airport Hotel

    A$1,150 Book a seat
  • Feb 27 2027
    Nitrous Oxide

    Melbourne

    Saturday · 8:00 am – 4:30 pm · Punthill Apartment Hotels | Caroline Springs

    A$1,150 Book a seat
  • Mar 20 2027
    Nitrous Oxide

    Perth

    Saturday · 8:00 am – 4:30 pm · Novotel Perth Langley

    A$1,150 Book a seat
View the full course calendar Times are local to each city.

New or recent graduate?

Special rates are available if you graduated (DMD4) within the last 2 years. Email us for registration details.

The graduate rate doesn’t apply to Oral Anxiolysis or South Australia courses.

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Lecturers

Learn from practising sedationists

Both lecturers teach sedation at the University of Sydney and treat patients under sedation in their own practices.

Dr Michael Walker

Dr Michael Walker

BDS, FICD, FPFA

  • Past President and past Treasurer, Australian Society of Dental Anaesthesiology (ASDA)
  • Clinical Senior Lecturer and external examiner, Diploma in Intravenous Sedation, University of Sydney
  • Sits on the Dental Board conscious sedation advisory panel; former AHPRA credentialed assessor
  • Runs a full-time private sedation practice, providing nitrous oxide and IV sedation daily
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Dr Angelo Preketes

Dr Angelo Preketes

BDS, GradDipClinDent (Oral Implants), GradDipClinDent (Conscious Sedation & Pain Control)

  • Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney, and external examiner for the IV Sedation Diploma
  • VDO at Westmead’s Oral Health IV sedation department
  • Fully endorsed dental sedationist; Advanced Life Support level 1 & 2 provider
  • Secretary of the Australian Society of Dental Anaesthetists 2012–2022; practises on Macquarie St, Sydney
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