The Care Quality Commission
  • Dentist
  • Dentist

Penridge Specialist Dentistry

Penridge, Hendon Wood Lane, London, NW7 4HS 07873 969992

Provided and run by:
Mr Lance Ruvain Kruger

All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this announced on-site inspection with remote support from a specialist advisor on 1 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.

Penridge Specialist Dentistry is in the London Borough of Barnet and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and occasionally children.

There was step-free access to the practice and car parking spaces available, including dedicated parking for disabled people, near the practice. The practice had 1 treatment room. At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 3 staff, of which there was the principal dentist, who was an oral surgeon, and 2 dental nurses, with 1 also undertaking practice management duties. We gathered feedback and spoke to all staff members during our inspection.

19 September 2013

During a routine inspection

We spoke with one patient during our inspection visit and to three other patients on the telephone afterwards. All the patients reported positive experiences. For example, one patient said that the dentist was, 'superb' and another patient said their dental treatment had been, 'amazing and fantastic'. All the patients we spoke with referred to the dentist as 'professional' and 'efficient'. One patient said, 'there is no downside at all.'

We found the dental surgery clean and hygienic and we saw that there were efficient arrangements made to safely clean and sterilise dental instruments and to minimise risks to patients. The patients we spoke with told us they had no concerns about cleanliness. One patient said, 'it's always clean, no problem at all.' We found that there were detailed records of the dental treatment provided and that patients were involved in discussions about their dental treatment. One patient told us, 'they always explain exactly what's needed and show me on the computer.'

There were records to confirm that regular testing and servicing of the equipment used had been carried out and there were a range of audits which demonstrated that the quality of the service and risks associated with it were being regularly checked. Patients had been asked to provide feedback through a survey.

Staff told us they felt supported and had access to training. We saw records which confirmed that staff were provided with relevant training and that they were provided with other support such as team meetings, staff induction and the provision of relevant dental care information.