Information for GDPs / Dental Practices

Oral Surgery and Orthodontic referrals

The Referral Management Service manages referrals from General Dental Practitioners into primary and secondary care.  Referrals should be made using the correct proforma and sent via ciosicb.rmsdentalreferrals@nhs.net

When you refer a patient to the RMS, please ensure you do the following to enable us to process the patient’s referral efficiently:

• Complete all sections of the proforma
• Make the form legible and easy to read
• Make sure the name, address, telephone number and date of birth are correct
• Record your details as the referrer
• Record the patient’s registered GP practice details
• State clearly the reason for referral and why this treatment cannot be carried out in the dental practice

Dental Service Proforma

• South West Regional Orthodontic Referral Form August 2023 

• South West Orthodontic Provider List 

 

Special Care Dentistry

• Special Care Dentistry Referral Form for Dentists to CDS - Adults and Children - Feb 2024
  
  
• Special Care Dentistry Referral Form to CDS for Health and Social Care Professionals - Adults and Children  - Feb 2024
  
  
• Dental Anxiety Questionnaire

For Special Care Dentistry Referral Criteria please click here

• Smile Together Referral Form for Health Visitors
  

For Health Visitor Referral Guidance please click here

Oral and Facial Surgery

• General Oral Surgery Referral Form v4
  
  
• Oral Surgery GA Request Referral Form v2
  
  
• Oral Surgery Sedation Referral Form v2
  
  
• Third Molar Referral Form v4
  
  
• Soft Tissue Oral Surgery Referral Form v2
  
  
• Apical Surgery Referral Form v4
  
  
• Oral Surgery Unerupted Tooth of Concern Accelerated Referral Form June 2023

For Oral Surgery referral guidelines please click here

For Oral Surgery FAQ's please click here

Suspected Malignancy

If you suspect malignancy, referrals must not be sent to the RMS.  These referrals should be made on the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Head and Neck/Thyroid proforma which can be found here. The referral must be emailed to rch-tr.suspectedcancer@nhs.net on the date of decision to refer.  If the referring practice is not using an NHS.net email account, the email must be encrypted.  Practices must call the Urgent Referrals Office at RCHT on 01872 252323 at the time of sending the email to confirm that it has been received. If the patient meets the criteria, they will be seen within 2 weeks.

 

It is essential that the patient’s correct contact details are included on the referral.