Orthodontics (GP information)
Introduction
Orthodontics is the specialist area of dentistry concerned with the growth and development of the teeth, jaws and face. The Orthodontic Service is Consultant led and provides highly specialised treatment for more complex cases.
We care for patients who have:
- Jaw and facial deformity
- Unerupted and poorly positioned teeth
- Congenitally missing teeth
- Cleft lip and palate
We also provide a multidisciplinary service with our colleagues in Maxillo-Facial Surgery to treat patients who require a combination of jaw or oral surgery as well as orthodontics.
Referral Process
Written referral letters, mainly by general dental practitioners and primary care specialist orthodontists:
Out Patients Booking Dept Luton & Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lewsey Road, Luton LU4 0DZ
Procedures Provided
- Assessment of newly referred patients by consultant orthodontists
- Provision of and ongoing treatment of patients with orthodontic appliances in outpatient
Clinics
All day Monday to Friday
Patient Information Leaflets
Clinicians - Consultants/Specialist Nurses
Bedford Hospital
Orthodontics
DrJosephSherlock
Consultant in Orthodontics
Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
Orthodontics
Nazan Adali
Consultant Orthodontist
MrMohamed-SaeedSeedat
Consultant Orthodontist
Mr AliSattarzadeh
Consultant Orthodontist
Useful Contacts
Bedford Hospital
Clinical Director
Mr Robert Bunyan
PALS (for patient specific enquiries)
01234 795814
pals@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
pals@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
Sister in charge:
Karen Chan
01582 718061
01582 718061
Clinical Director:
Mr Derek Von Arx
Derek.Vonarx@ldh.nhs.uk
Derek.Vonarx@ldh.nhs.uk
Clinical Director
Mr Robert Bunyan
Outpatients booking department:
01582 561385
PALS (for patient specific enquiries)
01582 491 166
PALS@ldh.nhs.uk
PALS@ldh.nhs.uk
Switchboard
01582 491166