Specialist Referral Checklist
The information, records and imaging that help us assess and process a referral efficiently.
For Brisbane dental teams
A clearer referral pathway for specialist care.
The free Referral Confidence Kit gives your team practical guidance on when and how to refer, how to prepare your patient, and what happens next—plus 90 minutes of free CPD from our specialists.
Access the Referral Confidence Kit
- Free for dental professionals
- Delivered straight to your inbox
- No referral required
Built for the whole dental team
- General dentists
- Practice owners
- Practice managers
- Referral coordinators
- Oral health therapists
- Hygienists
11
Registered specialists
2
Specialties: OMS and Periodontics
4
Brisbane locations, plus telehealth
The Referral Partnership Standard
A referral system you can see—not simply a promise.
Referring is easier when you know exactly what will happen next. These five standards sit behind every referral we receive.
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Continuity of care
Our role is focused on the specialist consultation and treatment episode. Your patient's ongoing general dental care stays connected to your practice, where clinically appropriate.
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Clear next steps
Incoming referrals are handled through a triage process, so we respond according to the nature and urgency of each referral.
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Transparent fee information
Clear fee guidance helps your team prepare patients for the consultation and treatment-planning process—before they arrive.
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Professional respect
Communication is factual, constructive and focused on your patient's current clinical needs. We treat every referral as collaborative co-management.
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Closed-loop communication
Your practice receives clear correspondence at the completion of the specialist episode, so you always know where your patient is up to.
How the referral pathway works
From your referral back to your chair, in five clear steps.
The kit includes a visual version of this pathway that your whole team can keep on hand.
- Step 1
Referral received
Send your referral online, by email or on a Focus referral pad.
- Step 2
Triage and next steps
Each referral is triaged according to its nature and urgency, and we contact your patient to arrange their appointment.
- Step 3
Specialist consultation or treatment
Your patient sees an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or periodontist at one of four Brisbane locations, or via telehealth where clinically appropriate.
- Step 4
Correspondence to your practice
You receive a report of findings and recommendations, and clear correspondence when the specialist episode is complete.
- Step 5
Return to ongoing care
Your patient returns to you for ongoing general dental care. After implant surgery, restoration stays with you or the patient's prosthodontist.
What's inside the kit
Practical resources for every step of a referral.
Four concise guides for day-to-day use, and three on-demand presentations from our specialists. Each resource is version-dated and specialist-reviewed.
4 practical guides
Referral Pathway
A visual, step-by-step overview of what happens after a referral is sent.
Transparent Fee Guide
How consultation and treatment-planning fees work, and the factors that can affect an individual estimate.
Patient Conversation Guide
Help your team explain why referral is recommended and what your patient can expect.
90 minutes of free CPD
30 minPresentation 01
When Should You Refer?
Recognising when specialist assessment or surgical input may be appropriate.
30 minPresentation 02
Understanding Implant Complications
The clinical considerations and referral triggers relevant to implant complications.
30 minPresentation 03
Managing Complex Wisdom Tooth Cases
Identifying the cases where specialist assessment may be useful.
Access the Referral Confidence Kit
Free for dental professionals. Sent to your inbox as soon as you request it.
Beyond the kit
Specialist education, shaped around your team.
When it suits your practice, we're glad to take the conversation further—at your pace, with no obligation.
Let us know when you request the kit, or any time after.
Your specialists
Led by the specialists who built Focus.
Focus was founded in 2020 by Dr William Huynh and Dr Siobhan Gannon. In 2024, Dr Jameel Kaderbhai and Associate Professor Omar Breik joined as co-owners. Together they lead a team of 11 registered specialists.
OMS
Dr William Huynh
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon · Co-founder
BDSc (Hons, UQ), MBBS (Adel), BScD (Hons), FRACDS (OMS)
AHPRA# MED0001859185 // DEN0001411574
Full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, with a special interest in orthognathic (jaw) surgery. Consultant OMS at Gold Coast University Hospital.
Coorparoo · Paddington · Chermside · Capalaba
Perio
Dr Siobhan Gannon
Periodontist · Co-founder
BDSc (Hons, UQ), DClinDent (Perio), FRACDS (Periodontology)
AHPRA# DEN0001411578
Management of advanced gum disease, periodontal regeneration and grafting, and implant-related periodontal care. In specialist periodontal practice since 2013.
Coorparoo
OMS
Dr Jameel Kaderbhai
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon · Co-owner
BDSc (Qld), MFDS RCS (Eng), PGDip OMS (Melb), MBBS (Melb), FRACDS (OMS)
AHPRA# to confirm
Full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Former lead lecturer in OMS at the University of Melbourne, teaching wisdom teeth surgery, implantology and oral surgery.
Coorparoo · Paddington · Chermside
OMS
Assoc. Prof. Omar Breik
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon · Co-owner
BDSc (Hons)(Melb), MBBS (Adel), MClinSc, FRACDS (OMS)
AHPRA# to confirm
Full scope of OMS, including dentoalveolar surgery, implants, bone grafting and head and neck reconstruction. Over 80 peer-reviewed publications.
Coorparoo · Paddington
Plus seven more registered specialists across oral and maxillofacial surgery and periodontics.
Meet the full teamFAQs
Questions from dental teams.
Can't find your answer? Call our team on (07) 3077 9620 and we'll be glad to help.
Who is the Referral Confidence Kit for?
General dentists, practice owners, practice managers, referral coordinators, oral health therapists, hygienists and other oral health professionals in the Brisbane region.
Is the kit really free?
Yes—the four guides and the 90 minutes of CPD are free for dental professionals. You don't need to have referred to Focus before, and there's no obligation to refer.
How do I receive it?
Enter your details and the kit is sent to your email straight away. You'll also get immediate access to the videos.
How do I record the CPD?
The three 30-minute presentations make up 90 minutes of on-demand CPD. Record the time in your own CPD log, as you would for any other self-directed activity.
How are referrals triaged?
Incoming referrals are reviewed and prioritised according to their nature and urgency. For an urgent referral, it's best to call our reception team on (07) 3077 9620 so we can accommodate your patient as soon as possible.
Will my patient return to my practice?
Yes—our role is the specialist consultation and treatment episode. Ongoing general dental care stays with you, and you receive correspondence when the episode is complete. We don't restore implants; your patient returns to you or their prosthodontist after implant surgery.
Where can my patient be seen?
Coorparoo and Paddington (OMS and Periodontics), and Chermside and Capalaba (OMS consultations). Telehealth is available for suitable consultations and reviews.
Do you publish your fees?
Yes. Consultation fees are $195 with our oral and maxillofacial surgeons and $250 with our periodontists, including all investigations, radiographs and a discussion of findings and treatment options. The Transparent Fee Guide explains how treatment estimates are prepared.
Can we book an education session for our team?
Yes—we offer in-practice and virtual sessions tailored to your team. Let us know when you request the kit, or any time after, and we'll be in touch to arrange it.
What happens to my details?
We use them to send you the kit and, if you agree, occasional professional updates. You can unsubscribe at any time. See our Privacy Policy.
I have a patient to refer now. What should I do?
You can submit a referral online, email us, or call (07) 3077 9620. We'll contact your patient to arrange their consultation.
The Referral Confidence Kit
Everything your team needs to refer with confidence.
Four practical guides and 90 minutes of free CPD, sent to your inbox today.
Access the Referral Confidence Kit
Prefer to talk? Call (07) 3077 9620