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Orthodontic Referrals Background Our practice has been established for over 20 years and receives more than 2000 referrals a year from over 100 dentists. We offer NHS treatment, in routine cases, up to 18 years of age. However, we recommend that patients are referred to us before they are 17½ years old, as you may have to wait for an appointment. Appointment dates vary from time to time, please contact reception for further details. To be eligible for NHS treatment, patients must score 3.6 or above on the Index Of Treatment Need (IOTN). What type of cases do we treat?
When to refer All child patients should be assessed orthodontically, by their own family dentist, at 9 years of age. At this stage, a panoramic radiograph should be taken and any potential problems identified. If a problem is found, early referral is preferable to late referral. Nine years of age is the best time for orthodontic referral. Referral should always be made prior to the loss of the final deciduous teeth. How to refer NHS patients are required to be referred by their family Dentist. Private patients are able to contact us directly to arrange a private consultation. Referral GDP Newsletters
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Dentist referral For your convenience you are able to refer patients on-line or download our referral forms and return to us via fax or post. You are also able to refer patients to us for the following X-Rays: Panoral, TMJ or Ceph download our x-ray referral form Practice Policy on Transfer Cases We do not consider it to be ethical for patients to commence orthodontic treatment at a local orthodontic practice, only to be referred to Chapel Road Orthodontic practice for completion of treatment by one of our specialist orthodontist. If we receive a GDP referral then we shall return it directly to the referring dental practice. We shall only except transfer cases in exceptional circumstances. Dentist online referral form |
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