• Dentist
  • Dentist

The Dental Gallery

3 The Mall, Ealing, London, W5 2PJ (020) 8566 3194

Provided and run by:
Persias Dental Limited

All Inspections

23 January 2023

During a routine inspection

We carried out this announced comprehensive inspection on 23 January 2023 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.

  • Improvements were required in regard to the practice’s use of closed-circuit television (CCTV).

Background

The Dental Gallery is in the London borough of Ealing and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children.

There is ramped access to the practice for people who use wheelchairs and those with pushchairs. Car parking spaces, including dedicated parking for disabled people, are available near the practice. The practice has made reasonable adjustments to support patients with access requirements, including providing a temporary ramp.

The dental team includes 7 dentists, 2 dental nurses, 2 dental hygienists, a practice manager and 2 receptionists. The practice has 2 treatment rooms.

During the inspection we spoke with a dentists, a dental nurse, 2 receptionists and the practice manager/compliance lead. We looked at practice policies, procedures and other records to assess how the service is managed.

The practice is open:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm

Wednesday: 9am-1pm and 2pm-7pm

Saturday 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm

Sunday Closed

There were areas where the provider could make improvements. They should:

  • Implement protocols for the use of closed-circuit television cameras taking into account the guidelines published by the Information Commissioner's Office.

31 January 2013

During a routine inspection

People told us that their dentist explained their treatment options along with the costs involved. One person commented 'my dentist goes to great lengths to explain the treatment to me and it is all written down' and 'all the staff are very nice, decent and very good'.

Medical history information was reviewed before the start of each treatment to ensure that information was up to date. Effective systems to manage the risk of infection were in place. One person commented that the practice always looked clean and that staff wore protective clothing, gloves and masks when carrying out treatment.

Complaint information was available for people to use if they wanted to raise any concerns. One person told us that if they had any concerns they would speak to the dentist. They said they had 'no complaints'.