Oral services

At East Cheshire NHS Trust we provide a consultant led oral and maxillofacial service that includes both a full outpatient service and some day case procedures on site here at Macclesfield District General Hospital. We link into other more specialised facilities at University Hospital South Manchester, should you need them.

Outpatient appointments

• How to find us
• Your appointment
• Who will be doing my procedure?
• What arrangements should you make?
• What happens next?

Day case procedures

• How to find us
• Your appointment
• Who will be doing my procedure?
• What arrangements should you make?
• What happens next?
• What type of procedures do we do?
• Emergency dental services
• More information

 

Outpatient appointments

How to find us

From the main hospital entrance head towards the Outpatients Department and continue through this area until you reach the Oral and maxillofacial clinic.

Your appointment

On arrival at the Outpatient Department a member of staff will welcome you. They will need your appointment letter or card and any information you have been asked to bring with you. 
 
We operate an appointment system so please aim to arrive no more than 15 minutes before your appointment time.
 
If you are unable to attend please let us know as soon as possible by phoning the booking centre on 01625 663333, between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Who will be doing my procedure?

You will be seen by the consultant or a senior member of his team.

What arrangements should you make?

You may be at the hospital for approximately two hours. Please remember to make any personal or domestic arrangements ie childcare. Remember to bring sufficient money to cover the cost of parking. There is a shop (WRVS) if you wish to purchase refreshments.

What happens next?

After your appointment you will be given a time and date for any follow up appointment or further treatment that may be necessary.

Day case procedures
 
How to find us

The Day Case Unit is located on the first floor opposite ward 7 and coronary care.

Your appointment

On arrival at the Day Case Unit a member of staff will welcome you. They will need your appointment letter or card and any information you have been asked to bring with you. 
 
We operate an appointment system so please aim to arrive no more than 15 minutes  before your appointment time.
 
If you are unable to attend please let us know as soon as possible by phoning the Day Case Unit on 01625 661897, between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Who will be doing my procedure?

You will be seen by the consultant or a senior member of his team.

What arrangements should you make?

You will be at the hospital for approximately half a day. Please arrange for somebody to come and collect you after the procedure as you will not be able to drive.

What happens next?

After your day case procedure you will be posted a time and date for a follow up appointment if necessary.

What type of procedures do we do?

Here are some of the most common procedures we carry out:

• Removal of wisdom teeth
• Dental clearance
• Exposure

Please remember at Macclesfield District General Hospital we try to offer a swift, efficient service with a minimum of waiting. If you can not attend your appointment for any reason please let us know so that we can offer the appointment to someone else that is waiting.

Emergency dental service in Macclesfield

From Saturday, 4 September 2010, the emergency dental service provided by Cheshire East Community Health will be located at Weston Clinic, Earlsway, Macclesfield, SK11 8SR.

The contact number for the service will remain the same:-
Telephone : 01625 669039

The emergency dental service is for people who have an emergency dental problem at the weekend or on a bank holiday which can not wait to be treated. For example, if you feel that you have an infection, swelling of the face, bleeding from a tooth socket, a broken tooth or trauma to the mouth, you can contact the service for immediate relief.

To find an NHS Dentist, please contact: Dental helpline: 01270 275678

More information

Name	Title	Contact
Nicola Bateson	Dental Nurse	01625 661941/1942
Debbie Cameron	Dental Nurse	01625 661941/1942
Kath Few	Dental Nurse	01625 661941/1942
Moira Moss	Dental Nurse	01625 661941/1942
Dr Maria Mcnally	Orthodontic Consultant	01625 661351
Katherine O'Meir	Secretary	01625 661351
Mr Manu Patel	Consultant	01625 661351