The Care Quality Commission
  • Dentist
  • Dentist

Dentist and Osteopath on the Hill

4 Wades Hill, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 1BG (020) 8886 1411

Provided and run by:
Mr. Pratik Patel

All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this announced inspection on 24 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 Winchmore Hill, in the London Borough of Enfield, and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children.

There was step-free access to the practice and car parking spaces available nearby.

The practice had 1 treatment room. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 5 staff, of which there were 2 dentists, 1 qualified dental nurse, 1 trainee dental nurse and 1 receptionist. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including the 2 dentists, 1 dental nurse and the receptionist.

7 November 2013

During a routine inspection

Patients consent was obtained prior to treatment. The provider told us that they respected the person's right to refuse treatment. One patient said 'treatment is up to you, there is no pressure.'

We spoke with staff and saw records that showed care and treatment was planned and delivered in line with their individual treatment plan. Patients were recalled at intervals based on their individual needs. One patient said 'before I came here I was petrified and the dentist here is very calming and put me at ease.' All of the patients we spoke with said they would recommend the dentist.

The premises were clean and well maintained. One patient told us cleanliness was '100%". We saw that audits had been carried out by the provider to monitor infection control using guidelines as detailed in the Department of Health Technical Memorandum 01-05 (HTM 01-05).

Appropriate checks were undertaken before staff began work and effective recruitment, selection, employment and education processes were in place.

20 March 2012

During a routine inspection

People that used the dental practice told us they were extremely happy with the service provided. People said they were provided with excellent information both about the treatments and the cost of different treatments. They said the staff were brilliant people and very helpful.