Smile Essential is a founder member of the British Dental Association (BDA) Good Practice Scheme and has recently been awarded Gold Membership. We are honoured to be within an elite group of 200 practices nationwide to achieve Gold Membership. Our commitment to excellent patient care and compliant practice management has been audited and approved by the BDA.
Shrik Kotecha has worked as a dentist at the practice for almost 10 years and has seen the practice evolve and grow to ensure that on top of the national regulations and protocols that are expected to be followed by all Healthcare Dental Professionals – including the CQC Guidelines – Smile Essential always goes the extra mile by following the BDA’s Good Scheme Code of Practice.
One question that his Leicester dental patients often ask him when they come to see him at Smile Essential is ‘what does it mean for me?’ A very valid question which Shrik thought would be useful to include in our regular blogs.
Good Practice Scheme members are committed to supporting patients towards achieving and maintaining good oral health. Achieving the best possible outcomes for patients depends upon the skills and professionalism of the whole dental team. Here is a statement that sums up what Good Practice Scheme membership stands for:
1. We will work with you to provide care that meets your needs and wishes. We will explain what we are proposing to do and tell you about any significant risks. We will explain options and cost so that you can make an informed choice about your care and we keep all information about you confidential
2. We look after your general health and safety whilst you are receiving dental care by undertaking risk assessments and managing any potential hazards at our premises. Infection control and cleanliness is also essential for safety and we follow current guidelines on preventing cross infection
3. All our staff are given training in practice procedures, staff members responsibilities are clear and staff take part in continuing professional education to keep their skills and knowledge up to date
4. Our practice working methods are reviewed regularly and we ask patients for their views on our service in order to identify any opportunities for improvement.
