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Paediatric Dentistry

Paediatric Dentistry Referrals – North West

We welcome referrals from dental colleagues seeking enhanced paediatric support for private patients at our Heswall practice.

Our paediatric service is overseen by Prof. Sondos Al’Badri, Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry, who provides expert clinical guidance and advice for complex cases. While Professor Al’Badri does not see patients directly, her input ensures robust treatment planning and specialist-led oversight where required.

Clinical care is delivered by our experienced team, with a strong emphasis not only on high-quality dentistry but also on effective communication with parents and carers, behaviour management, and the development of positive, long-term relationships with young patients.

Our Paediatric Referral Services Include:

  • Comprehensive oral healthcare for anxious children and those with additional needs
  • Management of oral and dental developmental conditions
  • Assessment and management of dental trauma in children
  • Coordinated care for children with complex dental and/or relevant medical conditions
  • Multidisciplinary treatment planning with specialist input were indicated
  • Inhalation Sedation

Referring a Patient

If you wish to refer a patient for paediatric dental care, you can be assured they will receive thoughtful, well-planned treatment within a supportive environment. We will manage all aspects of care from assessment and treatment planning through to review appointments.

Clear communication with referring clinicians is central to our approach, and you are welcome to liaise with us at any stage. Following completion of the agreed course of treatment, patients will be returned to you for their ongoing routine dental care.

We look forward to working collaboratively to support the oral health and wellbeing of your younger patients. is successfully completed, the patient will be returned to you for continued care at your practice.

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

Available at these Practices

The Sandstone Dental Practice

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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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Patient Referral Form