Referrals must be accompanied with appropriate diagnostic radiographs. In some cases, DPT/OPG may be required.

If required dentists can arrange these via local NHS schemes as explained below.

Alternatively, please obtain via private methods.

NHS Schemes/Pathways for OPG requests

Kent – via hospital radiology departments.

Click to download Referral form with Instructions

Surrey – via NHS buddy scheme

Surrey LDC website link for information and forms https://surreyldc.org.uk/referral-reporting/surrey-referring/

Download OPG Request Criteria

Download List of OPG buddy practices

Download Referral form

Sussex – Use local hospital radiology departments