The Care Quality Commission
  • Dentist
  • Dentist

Spirit of Excellence Dental Practice

269 Brentwood Road, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 5ST (01708) 471789

Provided and run by:
Dr Omoluyi Omohan Aimienwanu

All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 30 April 2026.

We found the practice had met regulations.

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

Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation.

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.

Patient feedback indicated that people were happy with the care and treatment they received at the practice.

The practice systems to identify and manage risks pertaining to fire and infection prevention and control required better oversight.

Leadership required improvement to ensure a culture of continuous improvement.

Spirit of Excellence Dental Practice is in Hornchurch in the London Borough of Havering and provides 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, at the practice.

The practice had 2 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 2 employed staff, of which there were 1 dentist and 1 dental nurse. Two other dentists visited the practice occasionally to provide sedation and clear aligner orthodontic treatment. We gathered feedback from the dentist and the dental nurse during our inspection.

 

15 April 2016

During a routine inspection

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection on 15 April 2016 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

Background

Spirit of Excellence Dental Practice is located in Romford and provides private dental treatment to patients of all ages.

Practice staffing consists of the principal dentist and one dental nurse.

The principal dentist is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as an individual. Like registered providers, they are ‘registered persons’. Registered persons have legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated Regulations about how the practice is run.

The practice is open Monday and Friday 5pm to 6pm, and Wednesday 9am to 5pm

The practice facilities include two treatment rooms, reception and waiting area, decontamination room and a staff room/kitchen.

16 patients provided feedback about the service. Patients we spoke with and those who completed comment cards were very positive about the care they received about the service. Patients told us that they were happy with the treatment and advice they had received.

Our key findings were:

  • There were systems in place to reduce the risk and spread of infection. Dental instruments were cleaned and sterilised in line with current guidance.
  • There were systems in place to ensure that all equipment was maintained in line with manufacturer’s guidelines.
  • Staff had received safeguarding children and adults training and knew the processes to follow to raise any concerns. The practice had whistleblowing policies and procedure and staff were aware of these and their responsibilities to report any concerns.
  • The practice ensured staff were trained and that they maintained the necessary skills and competence to support the needs of patients.
  • There were sufficient numbers of suitably qualified staff to meet the needs of patients.
  • Staff had been trained to handle medical emergencies, and appropriate medicines were readily available.
  • Patients received clear explanations about their proposed treatment, costs, benefits and risks and were involved in making decisions about it.
  • Patients were treated with dignity and respect and confidentiality was maintained.
  • The appointment system met the needs of patients and waiting times were kept to a minimum.
  • The practice had a procedure for handling and responding to complaints, which were displayed and available to patients.
  • Governance systems were effective and there were a range of policies and procedures in place which underpinned the management of the practice. Clinical and non-clinical audits were carried out to monitor the quality of services.
  • The practice sought feedback from staff and patients about the services they provided and acted on this to improve its services.