We provide diagnosis, treatment planning and advice for colleagues.

Conditions we treat include the following challenging patient groups that require liaison with other specialties:

• Head and neck cancers
• Facial deformity
• Genetic dental disorders such as cleft lip and palate, congenital absence of adult teeth (Hypodontia), disorders of tooth colour, shape and size
• Trauma and dental injuries
• Sleep apnoea
• Jaw joint discomfort
• Toothwear

Treatment of patients with complex or advanced dental diseases:

• Periodontics – treatment of a spectrum of diseases of the gum and bone supporting the teeth not amenable to routine dental treatment
• Endodontics –root canal treatment in teeth with complex root shapes leading to tooth retention and improvement overall health and quality of life
• Prosthodontics – the provision of removable and fixed appliances e.g obturators, dentures, crowns/caps, dental bridges and dental implants for patients who meet locally agreed specialty referral guidelines

Our dental hygienist provides supportive therapy  for patients under our care presenting with the following conditions:

mouth cancers, aggressive gum disease, hereditary gum disease, implant patients, cardiac patients , orthodontic patients  including cleft lip and palate patients and those with learning difficulties.