Dental Clinic at Flinders Medical Centre
Function: A general dental service is provided for medically compromised and other referred patients. Outpatients eligible for dental treatment are restricted to specific areas. A service is also provided for inpatients requiring dental treatment.
Lead Dentist - Dr Catherine Fawcitt
Information for GPs
FMC Dental Clinic accepts referrals of patients with special needs including those with complex medical histories, mental health problems and learning disabilities.
All bookings both for elective and urgent problems are made by phoning the Dental Clinic on (08) 8204 4188 or by fax to (08) 8204 5652. FMC patients may be referred by medical staff within FMC, where the dental situation can affect or be affected by the patient's medical condition.
Information for FMC referrals
Please ensure referrals are legible and contain name and contact details of referring doctor plus relevant medical information such as: coagulation issues, need for antibiotic prophylaxis for invasive procedures; and list of medications.
Referrals
Visit SALHN specialist and outpatient clinics to access referral and management GP guidelines.
Referral forms and processes are outlined in the outpatient referral process section.
Contact details
Telephone: (08) 8204 4188
Fax: (08) 8204 5652
Hours: Monday to Friday
Location: Level 2, Flinders Medical Centre
Directions: Use Western Carpark, enter through Main Entrance.
Take stairs to Level 2, turn left down promenade, walk past courtyard and turn left.
Map: Flinders Medical Centre Precinct Map (587KB)