The Care Quality Commission
  • Dentist
  • Dentist

Stalybridge Dental Care

42 Acres Lane, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 2JU (0161) 338 2341

Provided and run by:
Dr. Andrew Gawthorpe

All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this announced on-site assessment on 15 January 2025. We found the practice had met regulations. Patients’ care and treatment was provided in line with current guidance, and infection control procedures were in place. The practice had systems to manage risks. Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation and there was effective leadership and a culture of continuous improvement. Patients were treated with dignity and respect and at the time of our assessment, could access care, support and treatment when required. The practice is in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children. Due to the nature of the building, the practice was not wheelchair accessible with 3 steps at the entrance to the practice. The practice does not have its own car park but there parking spaces are available on the road directly outside the practice and disabled parking is available at a nearby supermarket. The practice had 3 treatment rooms. The total number of staff was 9. During the assessment we spoke with 2 dentists, 1 dental hygienists, 2 dental nurses, 1 receptionist and the practice manager.

8 October 2013

During a routine inspection

Two people kindly offered to speak with us before they had their treatment on the day of our visit to the practice. Both were extremely positive about the care and treatment they had received to date. They told us that the dentists at the practice were, 'Excellent dentists' and 'I always feel comfortable, safe and confident and never afraid to come.'

We saw that people's needs were assessed prior to any treatment being given and care and treatment was then planned and delivered in line with their individual treatment plan. People we spoke with confirmed that they were always given a written copy of their plan together with a full quote for the cost of the work involved.

We found that equipment such as X-ray and sterilising machines were appropriately used by trained staff and protocols were in place to ensure that such equipment was regularly serviced and maintained by an approved maintenance engineer. Records seen confirmed that such equipment had been serviced and appropriately maintained.

Staff told us that they were provided with good opportunities to further develop their knowledge and skills and to meet the requirements of their professional registration. We saw evidence of annual appraisals of the staff.

We found that the provider had systems in place to assess and monitor the quality of the service provided.

14 February 2012

During a routine inspection

People that used the clinic told us that they were happy with the care and treatment provided. They felt they were given enough information about their treatment options and the relevant fees and were able to ask all the questions they wanted to.

They found the staff to be friendly and told us that they were treated with respect and their privacy was maintained.