Orthodontics
What we do
Orthodontics is a type of dentistry concerned with the growth of your teeth, jaw and face. Treatment aims to improve the appearance, position and function of crooked or abnormally arranged teeth.
We provide a highly specialised orthodontic service for adults and children, many of whom have complex treatment needs. We plan multidisciplinary care with maxillofacial (jaw and face) surgeons, restorative dentists and paediatric colleagues.
The conditions we treat include:
- problems with the development of the teeth and jaws in children
- severely crowded and unerupted teeth
- missing teeth
- incorrect bites
- severe facial disproportion in adults.
Problems with your braces
King’s patients who are experiencing problems with their braces (previously put on here at King’s), can contact the Main Reception to arrange an emergency appointment on 020 3299 3055.
Preparing for your appointment
You must be referred by your GP or dentist, and you must be registered with a dentist who has agreed to provide you with routine dental care while you are having specialist orthodontic treatment. You must have healthy teeth and gums and good oral hygiene.
Location
First floor, Dental Institute, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
Contact Details
- Main Reception: 020 3299 1740
Conditions we treat
Our service treats the following:
- Patients who present with an orthodontic malocclusion which is rated to have an orthodontic treatment need of grade 4 or 5.
- Patients who require multidisciplinary care with restorative dentistry, maxillofacial surgery or specialist paediatric care.
Special consideration will be given to medically compromised patients.
What is required before referring a patient
Patients should have a healthy dentition and be registered with a dentist who they see for routine care.
Patients should bring any x-rays of their teeth or jaws, taken within the last 12 months.
Booking a patient at King’s
Routine Referrals
Please fill in the form below and either:
- email it to [email protected]
- post it to:
Dental Waiting List Office
KCL Dental Institute
Bessemer Road
London SE5 9RS
Emergency Referrals
Our emergency orthodontic service is for patients currently being treated at King’s.
Other Queries
For advice and guidance for urgent referrals, please contact the Department Service Delivery Manager, tel: 020 3299 2002.
Referral forms
| Title | File Size | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Referral Form – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 71 KB |
Key Clinical Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Miss Geraldine Brown | Site Lead Consultant Orthodontist - QMH |
| Mr Gavin Mack | Consultant Orthodontist |
| Miss Liz O'Higgins | Consultant Orthodontist |
| Mrs Shruti Patel | Consultant Orthodontist |
| Dr Mark Sayers | Consultant Orthodontist |
| Mr Jadbinder Seehra | Consultant Orthodontist |
| Mrs Mariam Shahid Noorani | Site Lead Consultant Orthodontist - KCH |
| Miss Rachel Stephens | Consultant Orthodontist |
| Miss Helen Tippett | Consultant Orthodontist |
| Mr David Young | Consultant Orthodontist |