• Dentist
  • Dentist

Dental-Clinique - Wednesbury

64 Union Street, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 7HB (0121) 556 0369

Provided and run by:
OraCo Ltd

All Inspections

9 January 2024

During a routine inspection

We carried out this announced comprehensive inspection on 9 January 2024 under section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions.

We planned the inspection to check whether the registered practice was meeting the legal requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated regulations.

The inspection was led by a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspector who was supported by a specialist dental advisor.

To get to the heart of patients’ experiences of care and treatment, we always ask the following 5 questions:

  • Is it safe?
  • Is it effective?
  • Is it caring?
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?
  • Is it well-led?

These questions form the framework for the areas we look at during the inspection.

Our findings were:

  • The dental clinic appeared clean and well-maintained.
  • The practice had infection control procedures which reflected published guidance.
  • Staff knew how to deal with medical emergencies. Appropriate medicines and life-saving equipment were available.
  • The practice had systems to manage risks for patients, staff, equipment and the premises.
  • Safeguarding processes were in place and staff knew their responsibilities for safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
  • The practice had staff recruitment procedures which reflected current legislation.
  • Clinical staff provided patients’ care and treatment in line with current guidelines.
  • Patients were treated with dignity and respect. Staff took care to protect patients’ privacy and personal information.
  • Staff provided preventive care and supported patients to ensure better oral health.
  • The appointment system worked efficiently to respond to patients’ needs.
  • The frequency of appointments was agreed between the dentist and the patient, giving due regard to National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
  • There was effective leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Staff felt involved, supported and worked as a team.
  • Staff and patients were asked for feedback about the services provided.
  • Complaints were dealt with positively and efficiently.
  • The practice had information governance arrangements.

Background

Dental Clinique Wednesbury is in Sandwell and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.

There is step free access to the practice for people who use wheelchairs and those with pushchairs. The practice has made reasonable adjustments to support patients with access requirements.

The dental team includes 3 dentists (including 2 foundation dentists), 6 dental nurses and 1 receptionist. The practice has 4 treatment rooms.

During the inspection we spoke with 2 dentists and 2 dental nurses. We looked at practice policies, procedures and other records to assess how the service is managed.

The practice is open:

Monday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm

Friday from 8am to 2pm

12 December 2012

During a routine inspection

During our inspection process we spoke to seven people who had recently used this dental practice. People told us that they were happy with the service provided and the treatment they had received. One person told us 'My family are all very happy with this dentist and the service provided'. Another person said 'I first went to this dentist as a friend recommended them to me. I have been happy with my treatment'.

People told us that staff were helpful and polite and that they were shown respect. We found that people had received the care and treatment they needed. People told us that they were informed about the treatment they needed and were given choices and options regarding this.

We saw that processes were in place to prevent infection. People we spoke with had no concerns about the cleanliness of the practice.

We saw that there were procedures in place for the safe recruitment of staff which meant that people using the practice were protected from being treated by unsuitable staff.

We saw that processes were in place to monitor the quality of the service provided and the satisfaction of people.