Updated 24 November 2022
We undertook a follow up focused inspection of Shams Moopen Dental Practice on 12 October 2022. This inspection was carried out to review in detail the actions taken by the registered provider to improve the quality of care and to confirm that the practice was now meeting legal requirements.
The inspection was led by a CQC inspector who was supported by a specialist dental adviser.
We undertook a comprehensive inspection of Shams Moopen Dental Practice on 17 May 2022 under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. We found the registered provider was not providing well led care and was in breach of regulation 17 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. You can read our report of that inspection by selecting the 'all reports' link for Shams Moopen Dental Practice on our website www.cqc.org.uk.
As part of this inspection we asked:
• Is it safe?
• Is it well-led?
Our findings were:
Are services safe?
We found this practice was providing safe care in accordance with the relevant regulations.
The provider had made improvements in relation to the regulatory breach we found at our inspection on 17 May 2022.
Are services well-led?
We found this practice was providing well-led care in accordance with the relevant regulations.
The provider had made improvements in relation to the regulatory breach we found at our inspection on 17 May 2022.
Background
The provider has 2 practices and this report is about Shams Moopen Dental Practice.
Shams Moopen Dental Practice is in Northampton and provides NHS and private dental care treatment for adults and children.
There is level access to the practice for people who use wheelchairs and those with pushchairs. Car parking spaces, including dedicated parking for people with disabilities, are available near the practice. The practice has made some reasonable adjustments to support patients with additional needs.
The dental team includes 6 dentists, 6 dental nurses of whom 1 is a trainee, 1 dental hygienist, 2 dental therapists, 2 receptionists and a practice manager. The practice has 9 treatment rooms.
During the inspection we spoke with 2 dentists, 1 dental nurse, 1 receptionist, the registered manager and the practice manager. We looked at practice policies and procedures and other records about how the service is managed.
The practice is open:
Monday to Thursday from 9am to 6.30pm
Friday from 9am to 4.30pm