The Care Quality Commission
  • Dentist
  • Dentist

Almás - Dentistry & Aesthetics Also known as Dr. Thuha Jabbar

38 Chichele Road, London, NW2 3DD (020) 8452 1895

Provided and run by:
Dr Thuha Jabbar

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All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this announced on-site inspection on 2 April 2025. An off-site inspection to cover the clinical aspects of the service was carried out on 9 June 2025.

We found the practice had met regulations.

Infection control procedures in place were effective.

The practice had effective systems to identify and manage risks.

Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation and there was effective leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.

Patients’ care and treatment was provided in line with current guidance.

Patients were treated with dignity and respect and at the time of our inspection, could access care, support and treatment when required.

The practice is in the London Borough of Brent and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and 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 3 treatment rooms.At the time of our inspection, there was a total of 7 staff, of which there were 3 dentists, 1 visiting implant dentist, 1 qualified dental nurse, 1 trainee dental nurse and 1 dental hygienist. We gathered feedback from staff and spoke to a range of staff during our inspection, including the principal dentist, the qualified dental nurse, who also carried out practice management duties, and the trainee dental nurse.

The service provides cosmetic treatments, some of which are not in scope of CQC regulation and are not covered in our inspection.

21st May 2015

During a routine inspection

We carried out a comprehensive inspection of Peace Dental Centre on the 21st May 2015. The practice offers both NHS and private treatments. The staff structure of the practice consists of a principal dentist, two associate dentists, a dental nurse, a receptionist and two trainee dental nurses.

We spoke with two patients who used the service on the day of our inspection and reviewed 11 CQC comment cards that had been completed by patients prior to the inspection. The patients we spoke with were complimentary about the service. They told us they found the staff to be friendly and informative and felt they were treated with respect. The comments on the CQC comment cards were also very complimentary about the staff and the service provided.

During the inspection we spoke with four members of staff, including the principal dentist.

To assess the quality of care provided by the practice, we looked at practice policies and protocols and other records. Our key findings were as follows:

  • There were appropriate infection control procedures in place to minimise the risk and spread of infection.
  • Patients were involved in their care and treatment planning.
  • There was appropriate equipment available for staff to undertake their duties and the equipment was well maintained.
  • Patient’s needs were assessed and care was planned and delivered in line with current guidance, for example, from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
  • Patients told us they were treated with dignity and respect and involved in treatment planning.
  • The practice had procedures in place to take into account any comments, concerns or complaints.
  • The principal dentist had a clear vision for the practice. Staff told us they felt well supported and comfortable to raise concerns or make suggestions. There were appropriate governance arrangements in place.

We found that this practice was providing safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care in accordance with the relevant regulations.

There were areas where the provider could make improvements and should:

  • Maintain accurate, complete and detailed records relating to employment of staff. This includes making appropriate notes of verbal reference taken and ensuring recruitment checks, including references, are suitably obtained and recorded.
  • Review availability of equipment to manage medical emergencies giving due regard to guidelines issued by the Resuscitation Council (UK), and the General Dental Council (GDC) standards for the dental team.
  • Ensure a business continuity plan is put in place for the practice.