Undergraduate Dental and Therapy students carry out clinical work within the Dental Hospital under the supervision of qualified Hygienists, Therapists and Dentists. Free dental treatment is provided to allow our undergraduate clinical students to gain the necessary experience of routine dentistry in adults and children. Recruitment of patients for these clinics varies according to the academic term, training needs and waiting time directives.
We accept direct referrals for student treatment to the Paediatric department (for patients aged 16 and under) and to the Restorative department (for patients aged 17 and over). Direct referrals specifically for non-surgical periodontal care are accepted onto both undergraduate Dental and Therapy student clinics. Not all patients are suitable for treatment by students. Therefore, the first appointment is likely to be on a Screening Clinic to allow a qualified member of staff to examine the patient and answer any questions the patient may have about student treatment and appropriately assign their case to a student able to provide the requisite care.
Direct referrals to Oral Surgery student clinic are not possible. However, simple Oral Surgery cases (such as straightforward exodontia and removal of retained roots) are commonly assessed on the student clinic following vetting of the referral by a clinician.
Dental & Therapy Student Clinics
Undergraduate Student Clinics
Postgraduate Dental Student Clinics
There are currently postgraduate students based within the Restorative Department whilst studying towards a Masters in Endodontics or Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. Suitable patient cases are sought through the Specialist Pathway in Restorative Dentistry.
Please note if considering referral to the postgraduate students:
• Recruitment to these clinics depends on a number of factors including: Case complexity, academic term time, training needs and waiting time directives.
• Please follow referral guidance found under ‘Referring to Dundee Dental Hospital Specialist Services: Restorative Dentistry’
Please note if considering referral to the postgraduate students:
• Recruitment to these clinics depends on a number of factors including: Case complexity, academic term time, training needs and waiting time directives.
• Please follow referral guidance found under ‘Referring to Dundee Dental Hospital Specialist Services: Restorative Dentistry’
Our Team
We have a range of dental, dental nursing and dental therapy undergraduates that are supervised by a range of experienced clinicians.
Who to refer
https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/get-treatment-dundee-dental-hospital
Please see Dental & Therapy Student Clinics: Who to Refer for further referral criteria
Please see Dental & Therapy Student Clinics: Who to Refer for further referral criteria
Making a referral
For referrals to undergraduate Restorative student clinic see Dental & Therapy Student Clinics: Making a Referral
Patient Journey
The Initial Appointment
Patients who have been referred by a clinician or have self-referred may first be ‘screened’ at a short appointment by a member of staff or assessed and treatment planned on a Consultant Clinic. This allows a qualified dentist to examine the patient, answer questions the patient may have about student treatment and appropriately assign their case to a student able to provide the requisite care.
Failure to attend
If a patient fails to attend for an appointment on the student clinic or repeatedly cancels appointments at short notice, discharge is likely.
Patients who have been referred by a clinician or have self-referred may first be ‘screened’ at a short appointment by a member of staff or assessed and treatment planned on a Consultant Clinic. This allows a qualified dentist to examine the patient, answer questions the patient may have about student treatment and appropriately assign their case to a student able to provide the requisite care.
Failure to attend
If a patient fails to attend for an appointment on the student clinic or repeatedly cancels appointments at short notice, discharge is likely.
Useful resources and information
If you would like help or advice on a clinical matter relating to one of your patients or regarding referral of a patient please contact us.
Main reception: 01382 425791
Enquiries about referrals: 01382 740918
To send or request copies of radiographs email with the patient’s name, address and date of birth within the email: TAY.radiologyddh@nhs.scot
Main reception: 01382 425791
Enquiries about referrals: 01382 740918
To send or request copies of radiographs email with the patient’s name, address and date of birth within the email: TAY.radiologyddh@nhs.scot