• Dentist
  • Dentist

Prentis Dental Studio

17 Prentis Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1QB

Provided and run by:
Dr Tanu Singh

Important: The provider of this service changed - see old profile

All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 26 August 2026.

We found the practice had met regulations.

The practice had effective systems to identify and manage risks, including infection prevention and control.

Staff had the skills, knowledge and experience to carry out their roles.

Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation and there was effective leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.

Staff provided care and treatment in line with current guidance. They treated patients with dignity and respect and ensured access to care, support, and treatment when required.

The practice is in the London Borough of Lambeth and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.

There was step-free access to the practice and car parking spaces available, including dedicated parking for disabled people, near the practice.

The practice had 3 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 9 staff, of which there were 4 dentists, 3 dental nurses, 1 dental hygienist and the practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including 2 dentists, 2 dental nurses, and the practice manager.

Two weeks before our inspection, we asked the practice to encourage patients to share their views of the service with us. We reviewed patient feedback we received, and feedback routinely obtained by the practice.

Patients commented positively about the standards of cleanliness.

Patients felt able to book appointments within an acceptable timescale for their needs and said they had enough time during their appointment without feeling rushed.

Patients told us they were given clear information to help them make an informed choice about their treatment and any associated costs. They were involved in decisions about their care.

Patients said when they were prescribed medicines, sufficient information was given.

Patients told us that they were supported to maintain their oral health and were provided with appropriate information and resources.

The practice shared patient feedback with the team. We were told this was reviewed and where suggestions had been made, appropriate action would be taken.

3 June 2015

During a routine inspection

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection on 3 June 2015 to ask the practice the following key questions; Are services safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led?

Our findings were:

Are services safe?

We found that this practice was providing safe care in accordance with the relevant regulations

Are services effective?

We found that this practice was providing effective care in accordance with the relevant regulations

Are services caring?

We found that this practice was providing caring services in accordance with the relevant regulations

Are services responsive?

We found that this practice was providing responsive care in accordance with the relevant regulations

Are services well-led?

We found that this practice was providing well-led care in accordance with the relevant regulations

Prentis Dental Studio is located in the London Borough of Lambeth and provides mainly NHS dental services (approximately 95% of patients). The demographics of the practice are mixed, serving patients’ from a range of social and ethnic backgrounds. The practice is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays from 9.00-5.30pm and Tuesdays from 9.00-8.00pm. The practice facilities include three consultations rooms, reception and waiting area, an administration area, staff kitchen and disabled access toilet facilities for patients.

We received 20 completed comment cards and spoke with four patients as part of the inspection process. Feedback obtained from patients was very positive. Staff were described as caring, professional and friendly and patients said the environment was always clean and tidy when they visited.

Our key findings were:

  • The practice had effective processes in place to reduce and minimise the risk and spread of infection
  • Patients’ needs were assessed and care was planned and delivered in line with best practice guidance
  • Patients were involved in their care and treatment and treatment planning so they could make informed decisions
  • Staff were up to date with their continuing professional development and opportunities existed for all staff to develop. Appraisals were carried out annually.
  • The practice had appropriate equipment for staff to undertake their duties and equipment was maintained appropriately.
  • Appropriate governance arrangements were in place to facilitate the smooth running of the service
  • There was appropriate equipment and access to emergency drugs to enable the practice to respond to medical emergencies.