Archived: Long Lane Dental Practice

22 February 2012

During a routine inspection

Patients who used the dental practice were positive about the quality of dental service they had received. For example, one patient told us 'he's a good dentist, he always explains things'. They told us that treatment plans were explained to them in a way they understood and the costs of treatment were made clear before treatment commenced. Patients said that their privacy and dignity were respected by the dentist. However, lack of preparation for medical emergencies could have put patients at risk in the event of an emergency. Lack of checks on the functioning of the autoclave, which sterilised dental instruments, meant that patients may not have been fully protected from the risk of infection.

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