Emergency referrals should be discussed with the on call Maxillofacial Surgery SHO who should be contacted via Musgrove Park Hospital Switchboard on 01823 333 444.
Please use the following referral form
Dental Practices: email to FasterDiagnosisTeam@somersetft.nhs.uk
GP Practices: send via e-referral system.
All referrals from dentists should be made using the appropriate referral form. Referral forms and guidance are available at:
NHS England — South West » Dental referral guidance and forms
There are four referral forms and a supplemental GA request:
If the referral is requesting general anaesthetic the supplemental GA Request form will need to be completed and submitted with referral form.
Please note we do not provide sedation in Secondary Care.
Referrals should be completed and emailed to: scwcsu.dentalwest1@nhs.net
Send a referral letter via NHS e-referral system.
Routine referrals for dental extractions will not be accepted from GP Practices – patients will need to see a dentist for assessment and radiographs to be referred.
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