How do I write a dental referral letter?
How Your Dental Referral Card Should Read
- The referring patient’s name, email address, their relationship to the person they’re referring, and the date of the referral.
- The name of the person they’re referring, their email address and phone number.
Why are referrals important in dentistry?
Referring to a consulting dentist allows patients to receive care from a professional with specialized training to meet their unique needs. Specialists have invested not only in their own extended education, but also in the tools and equipment needed to assist them in treating patients more efficiently.
Why is restorative dentistry important?
Restoration Options Restorative Dentistry will help you to get your perfect smile back. If your teeth have damage, cavities, or has had root canal treatment. Restorative treatment can restore your teeth to health and beauty with inlays, onlays, or crowns.
Do you have to pay for treatment at Birmingham Dental Hospital?
Medical conditions do not exempt patients from payment for dental treatment. You will be asked to show your dentist written proof that you do not have to pay for all or part of your NHS treatment. You will also be asked to sign a form to confirm that you do not have to pay.
How do you introduce a new dentist?
A nice touch would be to add a professional photo of the new dentist. This will create familiarity for the patients. The letter should be printed on office letterhead and should include doctor/office name, address, phone number and other contact information.
How do you refer a patient to another doctor?
How to refer a patient to another doctor
- Inform the patient.
- Share information with the receiving doctor.
- Document patient referrals.
- Manage the patient referral process.
What happens when a dentist refers you?
If your dentist has referred you for further investigation(s) or treatment this will now be arranged, with your consent, through the Dental Referral Management Service (DRMS). The DRMS is a service managed by a group of dental specialists many of whom are NHS Consultants.
Can a dentist refer you to a specialist?
When you have a chronic or more complex oral health problem, your dentist or doctor may recommend specialist treatment. If this is the case, they’ll give you a dental referral to a specialist provider. A dental specialist is a dentist who has completed additional postgraduate training in a registered speciality.
What dental procedures are considered restorative?
Restorative procedures include cavity fillings, root canals, and even dental implants….Quite a few dental procedures fall under the category of restorative dentistry, such as:
- Cavity filling. This is by far the most common restorative dental procedure.
- Root canal.
- Crown.
- Dental implant.
- Bridge.
- Dentures.
What is restorative treatment?
“Restorative dentistry” is the term dental professionals use to explain how they replace missing or damaged teeth. Fillings, crowns (“caps”), bridges and implants are common restorative options. The goal is to bring back your natural smile and prevent future oral health issues.
Do you need to be referred to Birmingham Dental Hospital?
If your doctor/dentist feels you require specialist oral surgery services, they may decide to refer you to the Birmingham Dental Hospital. Depending on your needs, your clinician will usually refer you via the online referral system ‘REGO’ or send a ‘Rapid Access Clinic’ referral form.
What is the referral criteria for Restorative Dentistry?
The referral criteria outlined ensures that the consultant led dental teams in the SoD provide appropriate specialist care to those patients with complex restorative needs. The Restorative Dentistry Department will not accept:
Where do I Send my restorative referral form Feb 2020?
A completed restorative referral form Feb 2020 36KB should be sent to: [email protected] Please note we no longer accept fax referrals.
Where can a GMP refer a patient for Restorative Dentistry?
Where a General Medical Practitioner (GMP) wishes to refer a patient for a Restorative Dentistry opinion or treatment, patients should be directed to their GDP or the Community Dental Services (CDS) for dental assessment in the first instance. For information on registering with a GDP see:
What are the different referral categories in the dental system?
There are three referral categories used in the dental referral system: ‘Red Flag’ Red flag referrals are only for patients where cancer is suspected (patient will be seen within 2 weeks), ‘Urgent’ Urgent referrals are for patients who are non-cancer patients