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My treatment at the Glasgow Dental Hospital

Posted By castorzh55

"My treatment at the Glasgow Dental Hospital"

About: Glasgow Dental Hospital and School / Dental

(as other),

I recently attended an appointment at the Glasgow Dental Hospital for the extraction of a wisdom tooth. This was clearly going to be a difficult extraction due to the angle of the tooth and that it had only partially emerged. I was apprehensive given the possible complications which had previously been explained to me, however the staff were extremely friendly and chatty which helped take my mind of things. The surgeon fully explained the procedure and repeated the possible complications whilst reassuring me of the action she would take should the need arise. Thankfully the extraction was carried out without any problems and I have nothing but praise and gratitude to the surgeon and staff for the treatment I received. They are a credit to the NHS.

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Response from Fiona Mackenzie, DCP Manager, Glasgow Dental Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 2 years ago
Fiona Mackenzie
DCP Manager, Glasgow Dental Hospital,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Submitted on 15/03/2023 at 10:23
Published on Care Opinion at 10:23

Dear castorzh55

Thank you for recording such a complimentary post. It is very good of you to take time to tell us of your recent treatment experience at Glasgow Dental Hospital.

I do understand your initial apprehension, a complex extraction of a wisdom tooth can sometimes be challenging. Our teams will always explain to patients what they might expect during a procedure and I believe this can really help relieve anxiety in this respect. The team will be delighted that you found them to be friendly and chatty and I am sure you would agree this also puts patients at ease.

I am pleased to hear that your extraction was in the end uneventful and I do hope you are having a comfortable recovery. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the Oral Surgeon and staff in the Department.

Kindest regards

Fiona

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