We are very lucky to have the incredible Dr Emilija Jensen on this episode and she will discuss the essential components of a stellar paeds referral and how to effectively communicate with specialist paediatric dentists

By the end of this episode, you'll have actionable steps to elevate your referral process and ensure your patients receive the best possible collaborative care.

Dr Emilija will walk you through the essential elements of a pediatric dental referral, including how to identify when to refer, what information to include, and how to prepare both the child and parents for a smooth transition to specialised care.

Episode Highlights:

1. Understanding the Role of a Specialist Paediatric Dentist
2. Key Signs That Indicate a Referral is Needed:
3. What to Include in a Stellar Paediatric Referral:
4. Effectively Communicating with the Paediatric Specialist:
5. Preparing Parents and the Child for the Referral
6. Follow-Up and Collaborative Care
7. Building Relationships with Paediatric Specialists

Guest Bio: Dr Emilija Jensen is a Specialist Paediatric Dentist at the Dental Department of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. She graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and concurrent Bachelor of Dental Science awarded with First Class Honours from the University of Adelaide in 2012. She then completed a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Paediatric Dentistry from the University of Adelaide in 2020. Emilija has commenced a PhD through ARCPOH, University of Adelaide in the area of cleft lip and palate.

Thank you to Byron Medical for powering the "How to Refer to Specialist Series" and this episode of the podcast.

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