We are a community dental service for children and adults with additional needs who are unable to have treatment at a general dental practice.
We are a referral-only service, providing a range of dental treatments for children and adults with additional needs, including physical or learning disabilities, or where they have a need for additional support to receive treatment. We also provide home visits for dental treatment for patients who are housebound.
Patients are coming to see the dentist but will also see the receptionist and nurse and may see a dental therapist for treatments or advice.
An initial assessment allows us to assess the patient's dental needs, create an individual treatment plan and ensure we allow enough time to support their specific needs when treatment takes place.
If the patient meets our criteria then they will be able to use our service for all ongoing check-ups and any further treatment. If they are able to manage a check-up at their own dentist, they will be discharged back to them and can be re-referred for treatment in the future if needed.
Referral to our service can be made by a healthcare professional. This may include GPs, dentists, school nurses and community and specialist nurses.
Our normal opening hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
We have five clinic locations and patients are normally seen at the clinic closest to their home address.
A guide for general dental anaesthesia procedures.
This information is given to all female patients prescribed an antibiotic as part of their dental treatment in this hospital.
A guide on what to do before your surgical dental appointment.
Information on oral sedatives and what to do before, during and after treatment.
Easy-read guide on intravenous sedation and what to do before, during and after treatment.
Directions of use for duraphat high-strength fluoride toothpaste.
General information on inhalation sedation (gas and air sedation) for adult dental appointments.
General information on inhalation sedation (gas and air sedation) for child dental appointments.
Information on keeping you safe before, during and after sedation for your dental treatment.
Advice for people living with early dementia to prevent dental disease.
This resource explains the broad levels of risk for common x-ray examinations and isotope scans for dental patients.
Information on the drug Midazolam and why it is used during a dental procedure.
If you need advice about our services, facilities or staff, or would like to make a comment, please contact Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS).
You can contact PALS by the following:
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