For head & neck surgeons and oncologists
Pre- and post-surgical prosthetic planning, obturators and post-cancer rehabilitation. See post-cancer rehabilitation and maxillofacial prosthetics.
Surgical oncology
Referral before surgery is ideal for planned maxillectomy, mandibulectomy, rhinectomy, orbital exenteration or auricular resection. A pre-operative visit allows:
- Dental assessment and treatment of teeth that affect the surgical plan
- Impressions or scans for a surgical (immediate) obturator, ready for placement at surgery
- Discussion of the planned defect, including preserving teeth that help retain a prosthesis, where oncologically appropriate
- Planning for implant-retained options and later rehabilitation
Radiation oncology
- Dental assessment before radiotherapy, with extraction of teeth with poor long-term outlook in the field and time to heal before radiotherapy starts
- Preventive care: fluoride, oral hygiene instruction and dry-mouth management
- Trismus prevention advice
- Ongoing dental and prosthodontic care during and after treatment, with caution around irradiated bone
For general dentists
Complex implant, full mouth rehabilitation, denture and TMJ cases, as well as patients needing maxillofacial prostheses.
- Patients needing obturators, jaw or facial prostheses
- Complex implant cases and full mouth rehabilitation
- Difficult complete dentures and implant overdentures
- TMJ disorders, bruxism and tooth wear
What to send
What to send
Referral checklist
- OPG/CBCT and other recent imaging (CT or MRI)
- Diagnosis and treatment done so far
- Histopathology (for oncology patients)
- Planned or completed surgery, with operative notes if available
- Radiotherapy details: dates, site and dose summary if available
- Relevant medical history, medications and urgency
- Treatment stage: before or after surgery or radiotherapy
- Patient consent to share the referral, and a contact number
Attach scans and reports in WhatsApp or email when you send the form below. Share only the patient information needed.
How to refer
Use the form below. It opens WhatsApp or your email app with the details filled in.
What happens next
Treatment updates are shared back with you as the referring doctor.
Patient privacy
Please share only the minimum patient information needed for the referral, with the patient's consent.