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Please note: The ADA does not provide specific answers to individual questions about fees, dental problems, conditions, diagnoses, treatments or proposed treatments, or requests for research. Information about dental referrals, complaints and a variety of dental procedures may be found on ADA.org.

Appropriate referrals are an integral part of complete quality health care management. Referrals should be based on the education, training, interest, and experience of the referring dentist and the unique needs of the patient. Dentists are expected to recognize the extent of the treatment needs of their patients and when referrals are necessary. These General Guidelines assume the dentist has the requisite skill and knowledge in diagnosis and treatment planning to determine when a referral is needed.

General guidelines for referring dental patients (PDF)

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