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Archived: Implant and Ceramic Dental Studios

Miserden Village, Miserden, Gloucestershire, GL6 7JA (01285) 821220

Provided and run by:
Dr Torjus Baalack

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All Inspections

1 May 2014

During an inspection looking at part of the service

This inspection was to follow up on issues we identified in our previous inspection.

We examined cleanliness and infection control in conjunction with the Department of Health 'Health Technical Memorandum 01-05: decontamination in primary care dental practices' (HTM01-05).

The provider had facilities to ensure the decontamination process of used dental instruments was in line with guidance from HTM01-05. There was a dedicated decontamination room to clean 'dirty' instruments and a separate room to sterilise and bag instruments prior to storage. These facilities enabled a 'dirty' to 'clean' workflow and lowered the risk of used instruments coming into contact with decontaminated instruments.

The two dental surgeries were well lit, clean, tidy and uncluttered which aided cleaning and the accumulation o dust.

The provider maintained acurate records of the equipment checks required to demonstrate the decontamination process was effective

10 September 2012

During a routine inspection

We spoke with four people who were attending the practice for treatment. They had been attending the practice for varying lengths of time. One person had called following a 'negative experience' with their previous dentist and an appointment followed shortly after. This person expressed that they had complex treatment at a previous dentist which led to complications with their oral procedures. Others had been attending for many years for a variety of treatments and corrective surgeries.

The people we spoke with were complimentary about the reception they were given describing staff as friendly and helpful, calm and considerate. People told us that 'they took their time.' The dentists were described as caring and listened to 'my needs.' The people told us the dentist and the lab technician 'relaxed' them if they were anxious. People continued to say that 'it's good to have both the experts there during the appointment and we don't have to wait around for the products to arrive.'

The people said the dentists gave full explanation of the treatment they were to receive and one person added that this enabled them to be more confident about attending the practice.