Paediatric Dentistry Volunteer Form
Appointments are offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis, subject to availability.
The LDI Student Clinic is a teaching clinic where undergraduate dental students provide care appropriate to their training, under the close supervision of experienced, registered dental professionals from the University of Leeds School of Dentistry.
By submitting this form, you are volunteering for your child to receive treatment from a supervised undergraduate dental student. The form must be completed by a parent or legal guardian with parental responsibility.
Please note that applications may not be accepted if your child’s medical condition is not suitable for treatment by an undergraduate student. Places are limited, and the application process may close without notice once sufficient volunteers are recruited.
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Visiting Leeds Dental Institute Children’s Department
Watch a video about what its like to come to see dental students at Leeds Dental Institute.
Visiting Leeds Dental Institute Children’s Department
Here’s a quick video of what to expect when you come to the student clinic at the Lee dental Institute I’ll hand over to Sophie to tell you more hi welcome to the The Dental Institute my name is Sophie and sometimes I get treated by students I really enjoy coming here appointment times are not that flexible but do tend to be the same time on the same day mine or on Friday mornings.
There are no appointments on University holidays just want to make yourself comfortable Sophie in that Dental chair there um Dad just around there at the
corner there and Alex in that yellow chair so my name’s Yra I’m a final year Dental student and I’ll be looking after you today and I’ve got Kayin here she’s also a final year Dental student and she’ll be helping me out today.
I’m just going to quickly grab some gloves and masks and Kayin will put a bib on for you is that all right what we’re going to do is we’re just going to have a look inside your mouth is that okay yeah treatment takes longer than at a normal dentist I like this as it means I feel more
relaxed.
Treatment is provided by Dental students who are supervised by their teacher a qualified dentist William are you okay to come and check patient of course yeah thank okay hello there Sophie how are you today good thank you my name’s Lucy I’m one of the clinical tutors here than yours told me all about you is it okay if I have a look as well yeah fantastic thank you very much.
I’ll just put some gloves on and take a look okay okay brilliant I’ve been coming to the student clinic now for a couple of months and my teeth are improving.
I’m even brushing them without my parents nagging me now at our student clinic we provide thorough and Comprehensive Dental Care we will teach your child how to brush their their teeth effectively and to prevent dental decay.
We have access to interpreters so please let us know if you need one a
couple of important points should you need specialist treatment or treatment with sedation or joural anesthetic we are able to make onward referrals a
required should your child not be brought to appointment.
We may also have to discharge you we are unable to provide long-term dental care so at a point at the end of treatment you will discharge your child we are very happy to answer any question questions that you have when we meet you and we look forward to seeing you soon.
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!