This page contains referral information for GP’s and specialists wanting to make a dental appointment for their patient at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne
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When to refer
Refer patients experiencing any of the following to an oral health professional
Non healing ulcers
Mucosal colour changes, white, red or speckled | (03) 9341 1237 |
| Facial swelling | (03) 9341 1040 |
| Heavy oral haemorrhage | (03) 9341 1040 |
| Trauma to the mouth | (03) 9341 1040 |
| Dental pain | (03) 9341 1040 |
| Gingival bleeding | Letter from GP |
| Bad breath | Letter from GP |
Dental referrals
- Dental Emergencies call the Triage Number (03) 9341 1040
- General or other dental – write a letter
- Oral Cancer Number – (03) 9341 1237
Dental referral forms
Special Needs Dentistry Application Form [PDF, 53KB]
Special Needs Domiciliary Application Form [PDF, 240KB]
Referring patients
Public Dental Services
Private Dental Services
- Private Dentists are listed in the telephone directory’s Yellow Pages (under ‘Dentists’).
- Alternatively contact the Australian Dental Association (Victorian Branch) on (03) 8825 4600 or visit their website www.adavb.net
or Find a Dentist
Referring patients who can not consent themselves
For assistance with referring patients who can not consent to medical and dental treatment - please refer to the Office of the Public Advocate (Victoria) at www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au
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