Paediatric Dentistry Volunteer Form
Download the Paediatric Dentistry Volunteer Form
We are currently introducing a scheme in which we accept parental referrals for children to receive a course of treatment at the Leeds Dental Institute. This means that we are able to offer appointments to children on a first-come first-served basis.
The Leeds Dental Institute (LDI) Student Clinic is a teaching unit which aims to provide the best possible care for our patients. Our students provide patient care appropriate to their level of training and experience and are closely supervised by registered dental professionals who are teaching staff for the School of Dentistry, University of Leeds.
By submitting this form you will be volunteering for your child to receive free dental treatment by an undergraduate dental student. All students will be under the supervision of an experienced and qualified dental supervisor.
A parent (birth mother or father) or other legal guardian who has parental responsibility needs to complete this form.
Once you have completed the form, please email it to: [email protected].
Providing information about the child’s school and GP allows us to fulfil our child safeguarding obligations regarding sharing information if appointments are not kept.
Places are limited and the School of Dentistry may close this application process without notice if enough volunteers are recruited.
Visiting Leeds Dental Institute Children’s Department
This video is a walkthrough of what to expect when you come for a dental appointment at the children’s department at Leeds Dental Institute.
Visiting Leeds Dental Institute Children’s Department
Hi, my name’s Zach, and today I’ve got a dental appointment at the Leeds Dental Institute. Let me show you what it’s like.
Follow me! You walk down the corridor until you see a sign that says Children’s Dentistry. Tell the receptionist your name, then wait to be called. You might have to sit in the waiting room for a little while. You can bring something to play with, or ask one of the nurses for something to do while you wait. There’s also a TV on the wall, and you can look at the notice boards too.
When it’s your turn, a nurse will come to collect you and take you to see the dentist. They might need to weigh you and check how tall you are. The children’s department has lots of chairs because they see lots of children at the same time, so it can sometimes be a bit noisy.
“Hi Zach, come on in! You’re welcome to take your coat off and have a seat in our comfy chair.”
“Thank you!”
“Hello! So, Zach, my name’s Shamal, and I’ll be your dentist today. Who have you brought with you?”
“My mum.”
“Nice to meet you!”
The dentist might ask you and your grown-up a few questions before looking in your mouth. Then, they’ll lie the chair back. You can put on some sunglasses because the light they use to look at your teeth is very bright.
The dentist might use a little blower to dry your teeth so they can see them clearly. Sometimes, another dentist may come to check your teeth as well. You may also need some X-rays. These are taken in the X-ray department down the corridor.
For some X-rays, you’ll bite gently on a small piece of plastic while a special camera takes a picture that shows the inside of your teeth. Sometimes, the dentist uses a different kind of camera — you’ll need to stand very still for about ten seconds while it moves around your head and makes a beep sound.
When you’re finished, the dentist will talk to you about your teeth and explain what will happen next time. You can ask any questions you like.
If the clinic is a bit too noisy, you can bring headphones or ear defenders, or ask the receptionist if one of the side rooms is available. There are only two side rooms, so it might not always be possible. If you would prefer to be seen in a side room instead of the open clinic, you can ask to be seen at Chapel Allerton Hospital instead.
Before you go, you can choose a sticker — my favourite part! Then we make our next appointment, and it’s time to go home.
Bye!