Health Partners | Bedrock Periodontits

At Bedrock Periodontics, we believe exceptional patient care is built through strong collaboration. When a patient’s needs extend beyond periodontal and implant care, we work closely with a trusted network of dental and medical specialists throughout the Austin area to help create a seamless, comprehensive treatment experience. Referrals are thoughtfully coordinated, with clear communication and progress updates shared between providers throughout each stage of care. Our goal is simple: to support our referring partners, make the process easier for patients, and ensure every patient receives the specialized care they need for the best possible outcome.

Dr. Ashwin B. Nambisan, BDS, MPH

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Bedrock Referral Network

Most periodontal and implant care is completed within our practice. When additional expertise are needed, we coordinate directly with trusted specialists to ensure seamless communication and comprehensive patient care.

How Bedrock Periodontics Coordinates Care

Referrals, records, and progress reports flow directly between offices. Each specialist manages their own scope while our orthodontic team sequences the next step around the patient’s care plan.

For Referring Doctors

1

Refer

Send a brief referral note. Our team handles scheduling, insurance verification, and imaging requests.

2

Evaluate

The care team reviews records personally and prepares a clear treatment plan with options and timing.

3

Report

Written progress notes keep every referring office informed at each consultation and milestone.

Interested in Becoming a Health Partner?

We welcome thoughtful referral relationships in the specialty categories above. Share your details and our care team will follow up about scope and coordination.

How We Collaborate Clinically

The conditions that most often involve cross-specialty coordination at Bedrock Periodontics:

Primary care / internal medicine: Patients with chronic inflammation, diabetes, smoking history, or signs of oral infection may benefit from periodontal evaluation.

Endocrinology: There is a well-established two-way relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease. Poorly controlled diabetes can worsen periodontal disease, while periodontal inflammation can complicate glycemic management.

Cardiology: Periodontal disease is associated with cardiovascular disease and shares risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, and inflammation. This is an area for coordinated care—not a claim that treating gum disease prevents heart attacks.