DDH&S does not have bariatric facilities or access to certain disability aids, such as a wheelchair tipper. Such cases should be referred to the Public Dental Service
We are unable to offer advanced restorative treatment under any form of conscious sedation. Referrals should be made to Special Care Dentistry
Referrals made on the patients inability / unwillingness to pay for dental treatment will not be accepted
Cases being referred due to gag reflex problems should be directed through Special Care & Clinical Psychology.
Catchment Area
DDH&RS accepts referrals for patients residing in Tayside and North East Fife. Patients referred residing out with this area will be considered if the specialist service required is not available in their Health Board and the Health Board are willing to fund this treatment along with any patient expenses.
Referral Process
Please refer using SCI Gateway and be aware that your patient may be offered a virtual appointment as appropriate.
Information Required
Essential information needed for all Restorative Dentistry referrals:
If this information is not supplied, the referral will be returned with a request for further information
Patient details:
Name
Address (patients residing in postcodes KY1-16, DD1-11 & PH1-18).
Date of birth.
Contact telephone number.
Social & medically relevant information:
Medical problems including allergies.
Medication taken.
Smoking history.
Additional needs (e.g. Translator required) Please note the language the patient is fluent in.
Clinical information required:
A history of the problem precipitating referral including any investigations and treatment attempted.
Indicate the tooth/ teeth in question.
For all patients (other than edentulous), provide a BPE score.
For Endodontics:
Confirm tooth is caries free, restorable and functional.
Supply an up-to-date periapical radiograph of the tooth in question taken within the last 3 months. Email radiographs to radiologyddh@nhs.scot with the patient’s name, address and date of birth within the email.
Note on referral that radiographs have been emailed. Alternatively, post conventional films.
For Trauma:
Details of the timing & type of injury sustained and treatment provided thus far.
Supply an up-to-date periapical radiograph of the tooth in question. Email radiographs to radiologyddh@nhs.scot with the patient’s name, address and date of birth within the email.
Note on referral that radiographs have been emailed. Alternatively, post conventional films.
For Periodontics:
Supply most recent radiographs to radiologyddh@nhs.scot with the patient’s name, address and date of birth within the email.
Confirm control gained of modifiable risk factors, particularly smoking and oral hygiene levels.
Confirm full mouth supragingival scaling and root surface debridement of pockets has been carried out.
Please supply periodontal charting recorded prior to and 2-3 months after completion of the above, which should be dated within 9 months of the referral.
For Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics:
Supply most recent radiographs radiologyddh@nhs.scot with the patient’s name, address and date of birth within the email.
Note on referral that radiographs have been emailed. Alternatively, post conventional films.
Confirm absence of primary dental disease.
Confirm adequate oral hygiene.
For Dental Implants:
Supply most recent radiographs radiologyddh@nhs.scot with the patient’s name, address and date of birth within the email.
Note on referral that radiographs have been emailed. Alternatively, post conventional films.
Confirm absence of primary dental disease.
Confirm adequate oral hygiene.
Confirm patient does not smoke.
Provide BPE scores.
Details of the clinician making the referral for correspondence
NHS Tayside RefGuide
