Non-urgent Care: Dental

Advise the patient to see a dentist within 7 days if required unless the condition worsens.

Conditions that may be associated with this endpoint are listed below, grouped broadly into those that are common, less common and rare.*

For a brief description of each condition and additional advice on initial management and subsequent care, refer to the relevant sections of the SDCEP Management of Acute Dental Problems guidance via the links below.

Common conditions

Less common

Explanations of terms used are provided in the glossary.

* Note that this is a general categorisation based on the opinion of the Guidance Development Group and is intended only as a guide that might be helpful when considering diagnostic options.