How do I become a patient?

How to become a patient? 

You will be required to have an initial examination on your first appointment to determine your oral health and dental needs.  

An examination does not automatically guarantee treatment as suitability must match the students’ training requirements.
Our students are supervised and all treatment plans are approved by qualified dentists.
When you call us for an appointment you will be registered in our patient management database and an appointment will be arranged.
At this initial appointment an examination will be performed and a treatment plan and cost of treatment discussed with you. X-rays may also be taken if required.
We accept patients 16 years and over. Children can be seen for orthodontic treatment only.

If you are accepted as a patient for treatment we expect that:

  • you can attend a series of appointments during the course of a teaching semester (this may mean regular attendance over a number of weeks)
  • you advise us of any appointments you cannot attend within a twenty four hour time frame
  • you have accepted the quote detailed in your treatment plan as discussed in your initial visit (s) prior to commencement of the first treatment appointment.
  • you understand that being treated by trainee dental students may sometimes take a little longer than receiving treatment from experienced professionals. Keep in mind the quality of all services is strictly controlled and treatments are at much reduced fees.
Can everybody who asks for an appointment be treated in our student clinics?
 
Regretfully, no. Where an appointment can’t be offered with one of the student clinics, you should contact a community dental clinic or private clinic for treatment. Contact details can be found in your telephone directory.

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