Liaison with Hospital Ward Teams – Birmingham Dental Support
Dental care doesn’t happen in isolation. In hospital settings, it must integrate seamlessly with nursing teams, doctors and therapists. Our Liaison with Hospital Ward Teams service in Birmingham ensures bedside dental visits are coordinated, safe, and fully documented. We attend Queen Elizabeth, City, Heartlands, and Good Hope hospitals (where ward access is approved).
Why liaison with ward teams is essential
- Ensures dental care is aligned with the patient’s overall treatment plan
- Supports ward staff with oral health guidance and hygiene routines
- Provides clear, CQC-compliant documentation for medical records
- Improves continuity of care and reduces misunderstandings
What our liaison service includes
- Access planning: agree safe times and infection-control measures with the ward
- Communication: discuss patient needs with nurses, doctors and therapists
- Written notes: add clear treatment records to patient files and provide summaries for families
- Mouth-care support: our dental hygienist offers practical guidance for daily oral care between visits
- Discharge planning: provide dental summaries and follow-up arrangements for post-hospital care
Benefits for hospital staff and patients
- Reduces workload for nursing staff by providing expert oral care support
- Gives families confidence that oral health is not being overlooked
- Improves patient comfort, nutrition and recovery
- Helps hospitals meet oral health care expectations and inspection standards
FAQs – Ward Liaison Dental Service Birmingham
Do you follow hospital documentation systems?
Yes. We provide written treatment notes in line with hospital record-keeping, ensuring full integration with the medical file.
Can staff receive oral care training?
Yes. Our dental hygienist provides short sessions to support daily care and reduce oral health problems in in-patients.
Do you communicate with families too?
Yes. With consent, we share written summaries and can update families directly about oral health findings and plans.
Is this service available in all Birmingham hospitals?
Yes, subject to ward access approval, we attend Queen Elizabeth, City, Heartlands and Good Hope hospitals.