How to refer to Restorative Dentistry

1. Patients who are referred for an opinion only and who are under the care of GOSH for pre-existing medical conditions can be seen for advice and treatment planning.
2. Patients who have had cancer of the mouth or oro-facial region will be seen and treated.
3. Patients referred for speech prosthetics will be seen and treated.
4. Patients who are under a nationally commissioned package of care (Cleft, Craniofacial) or other complex craniofacial syndromes will be seen and considered for treatment where appropriate.
5. Patient with severe oro-facial trauma requiring multi-disciplinary input will be seen and considered for treatment.
6. Patients with complex medical conditions that preclude them from having treatment elsewhere will be seen for advice, treatment planning and treatment if appropriate.
7. Occasional referrals from the wards for inpatient management will be seen if at all possible.
8. Examination of patients under General Anaesthesia (GA).
9. Restorative Dentistry opinions between specialities within the department.

1. Cases may be planned at GOSH but delivered locally where appropriate.
2. Cases may be refused on the basis of insufficient complexity.

To refer to restorative dentistry, please email your referral to gos-tr.dentalgosh@nhs.net

Internal referrals must be made via EPIC