The Care Quality Commission
  • Dentist
  • Dentist

Brace Place

65A Brent Street, Hendon, London, NW4 2EA (020) 8201 5111

Provided and run by:
Dr. Adel Bou Saba

All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 16 October 2025.

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 Hendon, in the London Borough of Barnet, and provides private orthodontic dental care and treatment for adults and children.

The practice had 2 treatment rooms. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 6 staff, of which there were the principal orthodontist, 1 orthodontic nurse and 1 dental nurse, 1 dental hygienist, 1 receptionist and the practice manager. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including the principal orthodontist, the orthodontic dental nurse, the dental nurse, and the practice manager.

23 April 2013

During a routine inspection

Patients were able to discuss treatment, medical history, fees and other matters in a private room. This ensured that patient privacy was respected. All the patients we spoke with said that staff treated them with dignity and respect. One person commented, "I was treated well, staff were polite and kind. The dentist made me fully aware of the cost of my treatment and payment options available."

Care and treatment was planned and delivered in a way that was intended to ensure people's safety and welfare. People we spoke with were positive about the quality of care and treatment received. One patient commented "the dentist and nurse are really nice, I like coming here." another told us "it's brilliant, I've told my friends how good it is here."

People who use the service were protected from the risk of abuse, because the provider had taken reasonable steps to identify the possibility of abuse and prevent abuse from happening. Staff we spoke with were able to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

There were effective systems in place to reduce the risk and spread of infection. All the patients we spoke with were positive about the cleanliness of the surgery, with one patient commenting "it's very clean here."

None of the patients we spoke with expressed concerns about the accuracy or confidentiality of patient records.

The provider told us that consent forms were obtained for new courses of treatment and x rays.