Good Practice Scheme Award
In 2007, 2008 and once again in 2009, The Dentist at Liberty Place
has achieved the prestigious Good Practice Scheme award.
The Good Practice Scheme helps practices to be aware of the standards
nationally agreed by the British Dental Association. Every dentist
and staff member in our practice has made a personal commitment to
quality dentistry:
- We aim to provide dental care of a consistently good quality
for all patients. We have management systems to help us and these
define each practice member’s responsibilities when looking
after you
- We will work with you to provide care that meets your needs and
wishes. We will explain options, where appropriate, and costs so
that you can make an informed choice. We will always explain what
we are proposing to do and tell you about significant risks and
benefits.
- Practice working methods are reviewed regularly at staff meetings
and we encourage staff to make suggestions for improving the way
we care for our patients
- We look after your general health and safety while receiving
dental care. We will ask you about your general health and about
any medicines you may be taking. This helps us to treat you safely.
We keep all information about you confidential.
- Infection control and cleanliness is essential to the safety
of our staff and patients. All staff working in clinical practice
receive training on the current standards of infection control
and these are rigorously enforced.
- We screen all patients for mouth cancer at routine check ups
and discuss tobacco and alcohol use because they increase your
oral cancer risk.
- All staff take part in continuing professional education to keep
our skills and knowledge up to date.
- All staff joining the practice receive training in practice procedures.
There is an annual individual review of training needs for everyone
in the practice.
- We ask patients for their views on our services and have systems
for dealing promptly with any patient complaints. We encourage
feedback and learn from any mistakes that are made.
- Every member of the team is aware of the need to work strictly
under General Dental Council Guidelines.
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