vResponse

Secure referral messaging built for dental practices.

vResponse enables structured, two-way communication between referring and receiving practices, contained entirely within the Valident platform.

app.valident.co.uk/messages
REF-2845 — Amara Osei · Oral Surgery
Active
CD
Hi, I’ve submitted a referral for Amara Osei. Could you confirm availability for an initial consultation?
Clifton Dental Surgery · 26 Feb, 09:14
RD
Thanks for the referral. We can see the patient next Thursday. I’ll send appointment details shortly.
Your practice · 26 Feb, 10:32
CD
Perfect. The patient has been informed. Could you also confirm if a CBCT scan is needed beforehand?
Clifton Dental Surgery · 26 Feb, 11:05
RD
Yes, we’ll need a CBCT. I’ll add that to the appointment notes.
Your practice · 26 Feb, 11:20
CD
The Problem

Beyond a single reply

Traditional referral systems often allow only a single response or rely on email threads for follow-up communication.

vResponse introduces structured, ongoing two-way messaging within the referral record itself.

Referral process comparison
Before
Email attachments
Unencrypted, no audit trail
Generic PDF forms
Inconsistent, hard to track
No oversight
Submissions disappear into inboxes
With Valident
Encrypted forms
Secure, structured submissions
Status tracking
Every referral tracked end to end
Full dashboard
Oversight, analytics, reporting
Messaging

Conversation, organised

All messages are displayed in a clear conversation view, similar in structure to modern messaging platforms, but designed for clinical communication.

  • Two-way encrypted messaging
  • Clear message history per referral
  • Status updates and notes
  • Attachments where required
app.valident.co.uk/messages
CD
Clifton Dental
Referring
Referral submitted 09:14
Availability confirmed 10:32
CBCT query sent 11:05
Encrypted
RD
Your Practice
Receiving
Referral received 09:14
Thu available — sent 10:32
CBCT query received 11:05
Accountability

Oversight and audit trail

All communication is recorded within the platform, creating a structured history linked to each referral.

This provides accountability, clarity and continuity.

app.valident.co.uk/referral/REF-2845/history
Referral History
REF-2845 — Amara Osei
11:20
CBCT scan added to appointment notes
11:05
Message received from Clifton Dental Surgery
10:32
Appointment confirmed — Thursday 6 March
09:14
Initial message sent by referring practice
09:02
Referral accepted — Oral Surgery
08:45
Referral submitted
Security & Compliance

Security by design

Messages are encrypted when stored and handled within a contained UK-hosted environment. Data minimisation principles are applied to reduce unnecessary long-term exposure.

Frequently asked questions about vResponse

Can attachments be shared securely within conversations?

Where required, supporting documentation can be associated with referral records within the secure platform rather than sent via standard email attachments.

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Can referring dentists see updates on their referrals?

Yes. Registered referring dentists can log in to view submitted referrals, see status updates and participate in secure conversations where appropriate. This improves transparency and reduces uncertainty about referral progress.

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Can vResponse support structured clinical discussions?

Yes. Messaging is linked directly to referral records, ensuring conversations remain contextual and clearly documented.

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Can we assign statuses and internal notes to referrals?

Yes. Receiving practices can update referral statuses and add internal notes that are not visible to the referring dentist. This supports structured workflow management within the dashboard.

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Can we control which users have access to messaging?

Yes. Each practice controls its own user access and permissions within the dashboard, helping maintain appropriate oversight.

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Looking to improve referral communication?

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