Archived: P J Collier & Associates Dental Practice

37 Market Place, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1HA (01845) 523620

Provided and run by:
Dr. Peter Collier

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All Inspections

5 April 2013

During a routine inspection

We talked to people who used the service and they told us they were happy with the quality of dental treatment offered. People said they felt they were involved in decisions about their treatment. Comments included "I am told what to expect when ever I have any treatment. Everything is always explained'. And 'I was given plenty of time to come to a decision about which treatment option to take. Both were explained fully to me."

We found the premises clean and the surgeries and building were well maintained. We also saw that audits were completed and saw evidence that procedures were in place to ensure that people's health and safety was safeguarded.

We talked to staff about their experiences working for this service. Some of the staff had worked for many years for this practice. Comments included: "We are encouraged to keep up to date with training.' And 'There is a lot of support here, we all work really well as a team, everyone gets along and helps each other.'

During, and prior to the inspection a patient satisfaction survey was taking place. We read some of the comments people had written. They included "Always delivers first class treatment", and "I have been with this practice for thirty plus years and have never been dissatisfied with any aspects of my treatment." We saw that there was a complaints procedure in place should patients wish to raise any concerns and all staff said they welcomed feedback on the service that was provided.