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ACCEPTING PATIENTS FOR TREATMENT UNDER INHALATION SEDATION

The Sunlight Dental Practice accepts referrals for children and adults under inhalation sedation,
using nitrous oxide and oxygen. This treatment is ideal for mild-moderately anxious patients, and for children who have limited dental experience but require treatment such as restorations, extractions of deciduous teeth or orthodontic extractions.

CHECKLIST FOR SUITABILITY OF PATIENTS INCLUDE:

  • ASA grade I or II: either fit and well, or mild systemic disease that is well controlled
  • Normal range BMI
  • Ideally 6 years and above: younger children tend not to be able to sit in chair and follow instructions adequately for it to work
  • Some compliance from patient: severely anxious patients who will not sit in the chair are highly unlikely to be able to accept treatment under inhalation sedation and likely require referral for IV sedation or GA
  • Able to breathe adequately through their nose
  • Please include xrays if possible: this can be a good indicator for if they will accept some treatment under inhalation sedation

Refer Your Patient for Inhalation Sedation

Wirral, Cheshire & Merseyside

If you would like to refer a patient for treatment under inhalation sedation, you can be confident they will be cared for in experienced and supportive hands at Sunlight DentalPractice.

Inhalation sedation is provided by Dr Sarah Longridge, who has extensive experience in managing anxious and nervous patients. We aim to make the process straightforward for both you and your patient, supporting every stage of care — from assessment and treatment planning through to follow-up.

You are very welcome to liaise with us at any stage of the treatment process. Clear communication and collaborative working are central to our referral pathway.

Once treatment under inhalation sedation has been successfully completed, your patient will be returned to you for their ongoing routine care.

If you have patients who would benefit from inhalation sedation, please complete the referral form below. Our team will be happy to assist and ensure a smooth, professional referral experience.

Referral Form
Select Practice*
Please select which dental practice you wish to refer to
Appointment date request*
Please select a preferred time slot for this patient
Patient Details
Please provide the details of the patient you wish to refer
Patient Name*
Please give us your patients full name
Patient Date of Birth*
Patient Email*
Patient Telephone Number*
Dentist Details
Please provide the details of the referring dentist.
Referring Practice Name*
Dentist Name*
Referrer Email*
Referral Details
Please provide details of the referral you wish to make.
Would you like us to carry out the definitive restoration at Sandstone?*
Would you like us to place a direct core (& post if appropriate) prior to returning the patient back to your practice?*
Teeth Chart*
Please indicate which teeth the referral concerns.
X-rays
Maximum file size: 16 MB
Please upload your patients x-rays if required

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Referral Process

  • Please include as much relevant information as possible on the referral form
  •  Attach any radiographs or clinical images that may assist in the triage process
  •  Ensure the patient is aware that this is a private referral
  • Once the referral has been submitted acopy of the referral form will be e mailed to the e mail address provided on the referral form
  • The patient’s details will be added to our system
  • Both you and the patient will receive confirmation that the referral has been received

Next Steps

  • The patient will be contacted once the referral has been triaged.
  •  Once the appointment is scheduled, we will notify you with the clinician’s name and the appointment date.
  • If we are unable to contact the patient or they decline the appointment, we will inform you and discharge the patient back to your care
  • Following the consultation, we will provide you with a summary, if appropriate.

Completion of treatment

  • Once treatment is complete, a final letter will be sent to you – our aim is to do this within 10 days of the patient’s final appointment.
  • All patients will be discharged back to your practice after completing treatment. Occasionally, patients request to remain under our care. Please note, it is not our policy to continue seeing referred patients and we will always discuss any such requests with you before proceeding.

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