Dental surgery

NL Health Services provides dental surgery for people who need anesthesia or other specialized support during their procedure.

Most dental surgeries are outpatient procedures, meaning that you can go home the same day. Some people having emergency surgery, such as incision and drainage of a dental abscess, may need to stay in hospital. For example, a serious dental infection may require treatment with antibiotics and monitoring in hospital. 

Dental surgery services are provided by appointment. Emergency dental surgery is only available in the Eastern zones. 

For planned dental surgery, you need a referral from a health-care provider.

If you need urgent dental surgery, you may be assessed through an emergency department.

Before planned surgery, you will have an appointment at a pre-admission clinic, up to three days before. During this appointment, the care team will explain how to prepare, what will happen during your surgery and what to to expect during your recovery.

Your care team may include:

• dental surgeons 
• dental assistants 
• anesthesiologists (doctors who provide anesthesia and monitor you during surgery)
• nursing staff (registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, personal care attendants)
• administrative staff 

Dental surgery services are available at several locations across Newfoundland and Labrador. The services available at each location may vary.

Contact:

St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, St. John’s

Outpatient and inpatient dental surgery services are available at this location. If you need to stay in hospital, you will be cared for in the appropriate hospital unit based on your care and monitoring needs. 

• Head and Neck/Dental Surgery Unit
  Phone: 709-777-5029 or 709-777-5030 
• Special Care Unit
  Phone: 709-777-5037 

Carbonear General Hospital, Carbonear

• Operating Room Booking Desk
  Phone: 709-945-5150

Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, Marystown

• Main Line
  Phone: 709-891-1040 

Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook

Planned outpatient dental surgery services are available at this location.

• Pre-Admission Clinic
  Phone: 709-784-5231 

Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony

Planned outpatient dental surgery services are available at this location.

• Operating Room Booking Clerk
  Phone: 709-454-0117