Can you self refer to dental hospital?

Can you self refer to dental hospital?

You can submit a self-referral for dental care by undergraduate students from Monday 6 September 2021. There may be times when the waiting list is closed for new referrals. We will update this page when the waiting list is closed. Please read our student dental care page before submitting a referral form.

Can I get my teeth done at the hospital?

Hospitals do not provide a dental service to the general public, except in the special case of dental hospitals where large numbers of patients are required for teaching purposes.

How long is the waiting list for NHS dentist?

Dentists shutting down or going completely private. Patients being asked to wait up to three years for appointments – or six weeks for emergency care. Some who called NHS 111 seeking emergency dental care were told to “use salt water” and carry on calling practices until they could find help.

Can the NHS refuse to treat a patient?

You can refuse any treatment if you wish (but see under heading Consent). When you visit a doctor, this usually implies consent to examination and treatment. The doctor cannot act against specific instructions, so you should tell the doctor about any treatment you do not want.

Why would my dentist refer me to hospital?

There is no need to let the term frighten you or make you feel apprehensive. A dentist will normally refer patients to an oral surgeon for issues such as treatment of wisdom teeth, complex extractions, correction of congenital growth defects or if you have a complicated medical history.

What is the 18-week pathway in the NHS?

The maximum waiting time for non-urgent, consultant-led treatments is 18 weeks from the day your appointment is booked through the NHS e-Referral Service, or when the hospital or service receives your referral letter. However, your right to an 18-week waiting time does not apply if: you choose to wait longer.