Vermilion - The Smile Experts

Referral Made Easy

Referring a patient to Vermilion is straightforward, efficient and designed to support referring dentists managing complex and specialist dental cases in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders.

Online Dental Referrals

The quickest way to refer your patient is via our secure online referral form. Simply complete the required fields and select ‘Submit Referral’.
Once received, our referral team works closely with our specialist clinical team to triage each referral promptly, ensuring your patient is booked into the most appropriate consultation.

Direct Referral Support

If you have specific questions and wish to talk directly with our dedicated referral team, you can contact us directly:

Edinburgh Clinic

Kelso Clinic (Scottish Borders)

We are happy to discuss referrals for complex, multidisciplinary, or specialist-led treatments and answer any queries before submission.

What Happens Next

  • All referrals are received immediately and actioned within 24 hours (during normal business hours)
  • Our referral team verifies the referral and gathers any additional information required
  • Your patient is contacted by phone to arrange their consultation appointment
  • If the patient is unavailable, they will receive a voicemail, followed by a text message and email (where contact details are provided)

Our team will clearly explain the reason for referral, discuss treatment expectations and offer appointment options that accommodate your patient’s needs. Once communication with the patient is complete, you will receive an update confirming whether the patient is proceeding with treatment.

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Ongoing Communication & Shared Care

We are committed to clear, professional communication with referring dentists. You will receive regular clinical updates throughout your patient’s treatment, and we will ensure a smooth transition back to your care for their ongoing oral health care.

We value close collaboration with our referring colleagues and strive to build long-term, positive professional relationships. You are welcome to visit our clinic to meet your patients, observe surgical procedures where appropriate, and discuss cases with our clinical team on an ongoing basis.

From time to time, our team may also visit you in your practice to review shared cases, discuss outcomes, and strengthen our working relationship. Our approach is open, transparent, and genuinely collaborative, ensuring continuity of care and the best possible outcomes for your patients.

Introducing MyVermilion

MyVermilion is a dedicated and private portal for our referring dental practitioners. It is designed to encourage conversation, to create networking opportunities, and is a tool for us all to present case studies to our peers for input and advice. Joining MyVermilion enables you to:

  • Book your place on any upcoming Vermilion CPD events
  • Download your CPD certificates for your GDC records
  • Ask questions and network with your dental colleagues
  • Access Vermilion’s published research papers
  • Access and read blog pieces written by Vermilion’s clinicians

 

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