Archived: Thorndike Dental Practice

374 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1DJ (01634) 817417

Provided and run by:
Dr. Shiranth Fernando

Important: The provider of this service changed. See new profile

All Inspections

19 January 2012

During a routine inspection

We spoke with the provider, two dental nurses, the practice manager and one patient during our visit.

People who used the service told us that they were provided with good information about treatments and the cost of different treatments. People told us that staff were good at discussing all their treatment options and they felt they had realistic expectations of the procedures they were having.

They found the web site and written information provided, both informative and helpful.

They said that staff were considerate, professional and friendly.

They told us they were happy with the service provided and felt their dignity was maintained and their privacy protected.

People told us they felt they had enough time and information to make decisions

about their treatment.

They told us that the dentists and hygienist listened to them and talked through all the

different treatment options.

They told us that the practice was clean and comfortable and that appointments

were flexible to meet their needs. They spoke of how they liked the use of the practices' website, to see appoinments available for the hygienist.

People told us that the practice was 'always clean and well maintained.'