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IN-PERSON EVENT, hosted by the Brent and Harrow Section

What to expect

Whether you're in a busy dental practice or a quiet clinic, emergencies can happen. Would you know what to do?

Join John and Lucy Saberton, for a hands-on, practical session designed specifically for dental professionals. This isn’t just theory - it's real-world training that could save a life. This is a dynamic session with plenty of opportunity for Q&A, real-life scenarios, and practical insights for all levels who want to feel confident, competent, and prepared in the face of medical emergencies.

Timings

​18:30 Registration and refreshments

19:00 Hands-on lecture - John Saberton

21:00 End of lecture and networking

21:30 Finish

Learning objectives

  • Assess a deteriorating patient, providing a safe approach and evaluate a collapsed victim
  • Master correct techniques for chest compression and rescue breathing
  • Understand how to activate an AED and attach electrodes correctly
  • Assess cardiac rhythm by the AED and techniques for performing safe defibrillation
  • Undertake medical emergency training including anaphylaxis and dealing with a choking adult.

Development outcome

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Meet the speaker

John Saberton

Resuscitation Officer, Resuscitation Council Instructor

John's background is working in the Emergency department as a charge nurse. He has over 15 years experience as a Resuscitation Officer teaching in the hospital and community. He teaches everything from basic to advanced life support for both adult and paediatrics.

More information

Please email [email protected] with any dietary requirements.

Would you be interested in getting involved in the Brent and Harrow Section? 

We are looking for a enthusiastic BDA members to join the Brent and Harrow Section committee. A role on the committee is a great way to get involved in the BDA at a local level and to help provide and shape local educational and networking events. It’s also great to have on your CV!

A brief description of the different roles in a committee is available here

The Section has the support of the centrally-based Local Services team who are on hand to help and advise on any aspect of running the Section and planning events.

If interested, or for more information, please speak with Sulaman Anwar, Section Chair, or Radhika Chopra, Section Treasurer, on the night, or email us at [email protected]

Harrow District Masonic Centre

Northwick Circle, Kenton, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 0EL

 

Car parking

Excellent parking for over 300 vehicles

 

Directions from Kenton Station

Turn right out of the station, cross the bridge and continue along Kenton Road.
Take the third turning on the right into Upton Gardens.
At the end turn left onto Northwick Circle.

Stations:
Kenton (Bakerloo & London Overground)Northwick Park (Metropolitan)

Buses:
114: Ruislip - Mill Hill
183: Golders Green Station - Pinner
H9/H10: Rayners Lane - Harrow Bus Station
H18/H19: Harrow Weald - Harrow Bus Station
223: Wembley Central - Harrow Bus Station

NB: If coming by road, approach via Kenton Road, turning into Upton Gardens, Kenton. Members and Visitors are requested to use the Car Park and not obstruct the entrances and exits.

 

Directions from Northwick Park Station

Coming out of the station, go straight on towards Northwick Avenue and there turn right.
At the end of Northwick Avenue continue straight along the footpath across the railway bridge and then take the second left turning onto Greystone Gardens.
At the end turn slightly left onto Northwick Circle.

Venue map

Connect with us

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The speaker was great and it was very informative. Good engagement and full of examples.

Well organised and good to see face-to-face meetings in this area

Atmosphere was really inclusive, friendly and informal and so an enjoyable evening!