Woodchurch Dental Practice, Woodchurch, Wirral.Woodchurch Dental Practice in Woodchurch, Wirral is a Dentist specialising in the provision of services relating to diagnostic and screening procedures, services for everyone, surgical procedures and treatment of disease, disorder or injury. The last inspection date here was 21st August 2018 Contact Details:
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14th March 2013 - During a routine inspection
![]() Patients we spoke with and feedback from surveys demonstrated that people felt the care they received was very good. They confirmed that the dentist always explained what they were doing, what they had found during examination and what the treatment options were including risks and benefits. Patients told us: "I am quite happy with my treatment", “The dentist explains what treatment is needed and why, they gave me options”. We looked at records and found them to be completed accurately. Health assessments were reviewed and up dated regularly at each visit. Written and verbal information was given to patients and we saw evidence of completed treatment plans and costings to take away. Paper records were seen to be stored securely. There were arrangements in place for medical emergencies, staff were trained annually in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency equipment was in place and checked monthly. We found there were sufficient numbers of suitably experienced and qualified staff in order to care safely for the patients. We found the practice was compliant with the essential quality requirements of Health Technical Memorandum 01-05: Decontamination in primary care dental practices (HTM01-05). The HTM 01-05 is designed to assist all registered primary dental care services meet satisfactory levels of decontamination. Evidence was seen of the practice having undertaken regular audits which demonstrated compliance with HTM01-05 standards for 2012.
1st January 1970 - During a routine inspection
![]() We carried out this announced inspection on 25 July 2018 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 provider was meeting the legal requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated regulations. The inspection was led by a CQC inspector who was supported by a specialist dental adviser.
To get to the heart of patients’ experiences of care and treatment, we always ask the following five 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:
Are services safe?
We found that this practice was providing safe care in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Are services effective?
We found that this practice was providing effective care in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Are services caring?
We found that this practice was providing caring services in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Are services responsive?
We found that this practice was providing responsive care in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Are services well-led?
We found that this practice was providing well-led care in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Background
Woodchurch Dental Practice is located in a residential area and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.
There are ramps at the front and rear of the practice to facilitate access for wheelchair users and a dedicated car parking space is available. Additional car parking is available near the practice.
The dental team includes a principal dentist, two associate dentists, three dental nurses, a dental hygienist, and a receptionist. The dental team is supported by a practice manager. The practice has two treatment rooms.
The practice is owned by an individual who is the principal dentist there. They have legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated regulations about how the practice is run.
We received feedback from 12 people during the inspection about the services provided. The feedback provided was positive.
During the inspection we spoke to three dentists, dental nurses, and the receptionist. We looked at practice policies and procedures and other records about how the service is managed.
The practice is open:
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Our key findings were:
There were areas where the provider could make improvements. They should:
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