Community dental service
NHS Islington community health services have joined with The Whittington Hospital NHS Trust and NHS Haringey community health services to form an exciting new organisation, called Whittington Health.
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The Community Dental Service is a dental service for adults and children with complex needs who find it difficult to use general dental services. We aim to provide a high quality dental care service for patients with the goal of reducing inequalities and improving the oral health of the population in Islington.
Who can use this service?
Our service aims to help people who can’t use general dental services.
Children with extensive untreated tooth decay, anxious or uncooperative children, children with physical/learning disabilities or medical conditions, children referred for specific treatment, and children who are “looked after” or on the “at risk register”.
Adults with complex needs who have a proven difficulty in accessing or accepting care in general dental services, including adults with moderate and severe learning/physical disabilities or mental health problems. Adults with medical conditions who need additional dental care, housebound and homeless people.
Everyone will be assessed on an individual basis.
If you do not fall into one of the categories above, you will be given the contact details for the Patient Advice and Complaints Service who will help you find a suitable dentist. We will not normally treat patients who can be treated by a general dentist.
Additional specialist services
We can also provide treatment under sedation and carry out treatment at home for housebound people. We can refer you to another dentist if you need orthodontic treatment.
How can I access this service?
Most patients will be referred to the service from a variety of sources:
- Other dentists
- Doctors
- Other health professionals - health visitors, nurses
- Carers of patients
- Voluntary organisations
If you have any difficulties please contact the Dental Administration Office on:
Tel: 020 3317 2353
Email: camdenandislingtoncds@nhs.net
Dental clinic locations in Islington
Finsbury Health Centre
Induction loop
Disabled access
Holloway Community Health Centre
Hornsey Rise Health Centre
Disabled access
Kings Cross Primary Care Centre
Dental clinic locations in Camden
Camden Belsize Priory Health Centre
Induction loop
Disabled access
Crowndale Health Centre
Disabled access
Gospel Oak Health Centre
Induction loop
Disabled access
Kentish Town Health Centre
Disabled access
Top tips to protect your teeth
- Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste
- Cut down on how often you have sugary snacks and drinks
- Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables
- Stop smoking
- Go to the dentist as often as they tell you
How to contact the Community Dental Service
Dental administration office
Tel: 020 3317 2353
Fax: 020 7833 4786
Email: camdenandislingtoncds@nhs.net
Service Manager
Andrew Read
Clinical Director of Dental Services
Tel: 020 3317 2353
Fax: 020 7833 4786
Email enquiries: camdenandislingtoncds@nhs.net
Service leaflet
Download the Community Dental Service leaflet
For people with learning disabilities: Download an Easy Read service leaflet and referral form
Referral
Urgent treatment and out-of-hours care
If you need urgent dental care outside normal working hours you can get help by ringing the numbers below between the hours of 6.30pm and 8.00am. This applies to all evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Islington residents ring Harmoni, the out of hours GP provider on 020 7388 5800.
If you need urgent dental care during working hours, between 8am and 8pm contact our Urgent Dental Service in Camden on 020 3317 2014.