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Refer patients to Essex Family Dental

Welcome to your digital referral form for dental sedation especially created for your patients.

Together we can ensure your patients get the best dental care despite their fear and anxiety when visiting the dentist.

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With 25 years of specialist knowledge

Our Whalebone Lane Sedation Centre was purpose built for dental sedation 25 years ago to specialise in the treatment and management of dental phobic and anxious patients. We are able to manage patient needs through different types of sedation techniques and services. This enables us to treat most patients, allowing them to receive much needed dental care.

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Contact our care co-ordination team directly

There are many ways in which we can help your patients receive the dental treatment they need and are here to help you, so please do not hesitate to contact our sedation care co-ordination team on 0208 599 4283 or via email on dental.v02816@nhs.net

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Useful guidance in completing the referral webform:

  • If your patient has multiple treatments required, please complete the referral form in order of clinical priority – as often multiple visits are required (NHS patients pay any NHS charges each time they attend).
  • Your patient's contact details are essential - including an email where possible.
  • Your practice details must be provided and you as the dentist need to sign the web form.
  • X-rays must be attached. If unable to provide, please provide a reason.
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Extractions by our skilled team

We provide extractions under Local Anaesthetic at our anxiety management sedation clinic. Often an extraction can be managed within our skilled team without the need for sedation, which is less invasive with a shorter waiting time, ensures a faster recovery, a quick return to their normal activities and is much more convenient for your patient.

Conscious IV sedation age

  • Our sedations are provided by an anaesthetist and privately we can assist with a broad range treatments.
  • The NHS have a stricter sedation criteria; the minimum age is 12, weighing a minimum of 25kg.
  • If your patient is pregnant we will not be able to provide sedation.

Treatments provided with IV sedation

  • Extractions. Please indicate if the extraction is surgical, retained roots, impacted etc.
  • Fillings
  • Crowns
  • Root canals
    • (PRIVATE: ALL, NHS: teeth 1-5)
    • (PRIVATE: ALL, NHS: No root canal through the crown or re-root)

RA/Gas and air

  • The age range for this is 5 - 12 years old.
  • (PRIVATE: ALL extractions, NHS: no permanent teeth, deciduous only.
  • Not accepting RCTs under RA/Gas.
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Refer patients using the form below

For faster processing and tracking we have created a digital referral submission process which links directly into our referral management system. Once we receive the referral for your patient, we will contact them to arrange their appointments and treatment.

Our patients love us

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Karlene Thomas

I took my 6 year old for a routine check up. The dentist was nice and friendly and made my daughter feel at ease. The dental nurse was friendly and accommodating, even when finding stickers that she liked.

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Kirsty Smith

Just had my first ever experience of this dentist and sedation clinic! I can say I was absolutely amazed. I was very anxious to attend due to a previous dentist causing me a lot of pain and leaving my roots behind which caused numerous infections. But all the staff were lovely and understanding that I was anxious. Procedure was done quickly and efficiently. I will definitely recommend this clinic to anyone! Absolutely amazing. Thank you for making my appointment stress free for me!

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Michael Johnson

The treatment I received was life-changing. The doctors took the time to explain everything and answered all my questions. I felt valued as a patient, and the results exceeded my expectations.

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Grace Laslett

Just visited today and had an appointment with the lovely dental hygienist Mirela. Very pleased with how quick and thorough she was with my cleaning. Hadn’t been in years so I was very nervous and full of anxiety, but both her and her nurse were so friendly and professional that they put me right at ease. Thank you so much! Reception team are very lovely also.

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Pauline Payne

Came to see the hygienist yesterday. Lady did a good job, although I’m really nervous at the dentist. Reception staff are lovely even after having to deal with a rude man at the desk. A guy came out to calm this down, very professional. Even the receptionist dealt with this well. I travel to get here but would never change.

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Francis E.

My experience at this dental surgery was amazing, excellent and fantastic! My appointment was with Kiana Moazzen. This dentist was simply amazing as I was very satisfied with my treatment. Very patient, professional and friendly. Thank you so much! The receptionists also were very caring, kind and understanding.

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Diane

Everyone I dealt with today was so friendly and professional. Vinusha, my dentist, has a lovely manner and made me feel comfortable. I have been with this practice for years; it is a five-star dental practice!

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Ronald Chisnall

I had the treatment yesterday to prepare for a cap that will be fitted in two weeks. Everything went really smoothly — the process was efficient and comfortable, and the dentist, his assistant, and the office staff were all friendly and helpful. I was well cared for.

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Lidia Stefania

Myself and my child have been registered with Essex Family Dental Gale Street for more than 4 years and everytime we visited, the staff is really well prepared and the services are really good. Dr Tjaart is an amazing doctor, and we are really happy with how he he treated us.

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Theresa Lawless

I’m not so good at going to the dentist but I was made to feel very relaxed by the receptionist, dental nurse and dentist. The service was excellent. For once I won’t mind going back.

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Deborah Taylor

I had my first ever hygienist appointment with airflow. I was quite nervous but was quickly reassured by the lady that performed the procedure (sorry i cant remember her name). Really happy with the results. My teeth look so much cleaner and healthier. The staff were really friendly. I also had a consultation for inviserline. They took a quick scan of my teeth so I have a idea of how they compare to the Finnished result.

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Tariq Din

Appointment was made at a date and time of my choice. Did not have to wait long at all for my treatment. Was done quickly and swiftly. Painless process. Thanks

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