01 / ENQUIRY
Contact and case information
Discuss the proposed referral with the practice. The website form is a demonstration and must not be used for patient data.
The referral journey
What happens after a referral?
A collaborative process centred on diagnosis, informed decisions and continuity of care.
02 / ASSESSMENT
Diagnosis and prognosis
Clinical findings, indicated imaging, treatment options, complexity and restorability are considered.
03 / TREATMENT
Agreed endodontic care
Where appropriate and consented, microscope-assisted primary treatment or nonsurgical retreatment is carried out.
04 / HANDOVER
Return to your dentist
Findings and treatment information are communicated to support definitive restoration and continuing care.
Case selection
When to consider a referral
PRIMARY TREATMENT
Complex root canal anatomy
Cases requiring enhanced visualisation, assessment or management of challenging canal anatomy.
RETREATMENT
Previously treated teeth
Persistent or recurrent disease where nonsurgical retreatment may be appropriate.
DIAGNOSTICS
Uncertain diagnosis
Complex symptoms, uncertain pulpal or periapical findings, or questions about prognosis.
Acceptance and treatment decisions depend on individual assessment, restorability and available facilities.
Useful clinical information
What to include
Clinical
- Tooth identification (quadrant and FDI)
- Symptoms, examination and relevant special tests
- Provisional pulpal and periapical diagnoses
- Previous endodontic and restorative treatment
Planning
- Restorability and periodontal considerations
- Relevant radiographs and dates
- Relevant medical history and patient considerations
- Proposed definitive restoration and who will provide it
- Patient awareness of the proposed referral
Do not send patient-identifiable information or radiographs through the demonstration form or ordinary email. Contact the practice to agree an appropriate secure referral route until the clinical portal is ready.
Questions from dentists
Frequently asked questions
Will my patient return to me?
The intention is to provide the agreed endodontic care and communicate findings so the patient can continue ongoing dental care with their referring dentist. The exact plan is discussed case by case.
Who places the definitive restoration?
The definitive restorative plan should be agreed in advance. Endodontic treatment fees do not automatically include a crown or other definitive restoration.
What if the tooth is not restorable?
Assessment may identify limited prognosis or restorability. Findings and options are explained before treatment proceeds.
Which radiographs should I provide?
Relevant, recent diagnostic radiographs and any existing imaging that helps explain the case. Additional imaging is based on clinical indication.
Can I refer an urgent case through the website?
No. The online referral form is not active. For urgent dental problems, telephone the practice or use appropriate urgent dental services.
Is Dr Almallah a registered endodontic specialist?
No. Dr Almallah is a GDC-registered dentist with a special interest in endodontics, undertaking further postgraduate training.
Have a case in mind?
View the referral guidance or contact Poynton House Dental to discuss appropriate next steps.
Referrals
All endodontic cases welcome.
We welcome referrals for straightforward primary root canal treatment, complex anatomy, calcified canals, nonsurgical retreatment, persistent symptoms and diagnostic assessment.
Post-endodontic restoration
Following root canal treatment, the choice of temporary or definitive restoration will be determined by the clinical circumstances, remaining tooth structure and the referring dentist’s preferences. Where appropriate, a definitive core restoration may be provided. Patients return to their referring dentist for ongoing care, with recommendations for definitive restoration and cuspal coverage where indicated.
Clinical Cases →Referral scope
We welcome referrals for non-surgical endodontic assessment, primary root canal treatment and retreatment, from straightforward to complex cases.
Outside our current scope: surgical endodontics (including apicectomy) and dental trauma cases. Please direct these to an appropriately equipped service.
Each referral is assessed individually. Following treatment, the referring dentist receives a clinical summary and restorative recommendations. Temporary or definitive restoration is planned case by case, taking account of the tooth, clinical circumstances and referring dentist’s preferences.