Referrals to
Tower Dental Blackpool
Thank you for considering Tower Dental for your patient's care. Your patient stays your patient throughout. We accept referrals from dental professionals across Lancashire and the Fylde Coast. That includes Blackpool, Preston, Lancaster, Garstang, Cleveleys, Lytham St Annes, Poulton-le-Fylde, Kirkham and the wider North West. We take referrals for endodontics (root canal treatment), dental implants, complex restorative work and cosmetic dentistry. Every patient is seen by a GDC-registered clinician and a detailed report is returned to your practice after treatment.
Refer a Patient
Choose whichever method suits your workflow. You get an acknowledgement of your referral within 1 working day.
Your patient stays yours. We treat, we report back to you, and your patient returns to your care.
Who You'll Be Referring To
Tower Dental brings together a GDC-registered team with decades of experience and specific clinical interests. All treatment is carried out in-house at our Blackpool practice.
'From' Fees for Referred Patients
Indicative 'from' prices for the most common referral treatments. Final fees are confirmed in writing at consultation after clinical assessment. 0% finance over 6 or 10 months via V12, subject to status (subject to status). Tower Dental is a credit broker, not a lender.
Prices correct as of April 2026. All treatments are private. Tower Dental does not provide NHS dentistry. We are happy to quote for specific cases on request — please ask when you refer.
Send Us a Secure Referral
Please complete the sections below. Your referral goes straight to Dr Safa Rafiq. Your practice details go with it, and the practice keeps a copy. Fields marked * are required.
Thank you — referral received
We've sent your referral to Dr Safa Rafiq and the practice. You will receive an acknowledgement within one working day.
If you have a recent PA, OPG or CBCT to send, please email it to info@towerdental.uk referencing the patient's name.
Prefer to refer by post? A downloadable PDF referral form is available on request — please email info@towerdental.uk and we will send one over.
Common Questions from Referring Dentists
Answers to the questions GDPs across Lancashire most often ask before referring patients to Tower Dental.
How do I refer a patient to Tower Dental Blackpool?
You can refer in 3 ways. Complete the secure online referral form. Email patient details and radiographs to info@towerdental.uk. Or call the practice on 01253 353759. You get your acknowledgement within 1 working day.
What referrals does Tower Dental accept?
We accept referrals for endodontics (Dr Safa Rafiq, special interest), dental implants and surgery (Dr San Chatterjee), complex restorative dentistry, cosmetic treatment and second-opinion/consultation-only cases. Patients from across Lancashire and the Fylde Coast are welcome.
Where should I send the PA radiograph for an endodontic referral?
Please email PA radiographs, OPGs or CBCT scans to info@towerdental.uk referencing the patient's name. All posted films are returned to the referring practice after the patient has been seen.
What are Tower Dental's referral fees?
Indicative 'from' fees: initial consultation from £95, root canal treatment from £500, re-treatment from £480, single dental implant including crown from £2,800, porcelain crown from £739.20, porcelain veneer from £554.40. Final fees are confirmed in writing after clinical assessment. 0% finance over 6 or 10 months via V12, subject to status are available for patients over 6 or 10 months (subject to status).
Is Dr Safa Rafiq an endodontic specialist?
Dr Safa Rafiq has a special interest in endodontics, not a specialist registration. She accepts referrals for consultations, primary and re-treatment root canal therapy and assessment of restorability. This distinction matters — please reflect it in how you present the referral to your patient.
How quickly is a referral acknowledged?
Every referral — whether submitted online, by email or by phone — is acknowledged within one working day. The patient is then contacted directly to arrange their appointment and a detailed report is returned to the referring practice after treatment is completed.
Can I discuss a case before formally referring?
Absolutely. Dr Safa Rafiq, Dr San Chatterjee and the Tower Dental team are happy to take a quick call about any case before you commit to referring. Call 01253 353759 or email info@towerdental.uk and we'll arrange the right clinician to speak with you.
Want to discuss a case before referring?
Dr Safa Rafiq and the team are happy to take a quick call about any case. No obligation, no pressure.
Tower Dental · 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY2 0TW · Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm · Sat: Closed
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered. Have more? Call 01253 353759.
How do I refer a patient to Tower Dental Blackpool?
What referrals does Tower Dental accept?
Where should I send the PA radiograph for an endodontic referral?
What are Tower Dental's referral fees?
Is Dr Safa Rafiq an endodontic specialist?
How quickly is a referral acknowledged?
Find Tower Dental Blackpool
302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY2 0TW · 01253 353759