You should not give out information without the permission of the patient (if they have capacity) or someone with parental authority. It is generally up to schools to confirm that a child has booked or attended a dental appointment with someone who has parental responsibility for the child.
You can find further advice on releasing confidential information in the DDU guide to confidentiality.
This page was correct at publication on 10/12/2021. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.